Botanical Name | Jasminum Grandiflorum |
Common Name | Jasminum, jasmine. |
Country of Origin | India |
Solubility | Soluble in etyl alcohol. Insoluble in water. |
Specific Gravity | 0.950 – 0.980 @ 25 C |
Optical Rotation | +13.0 – +2.0 |
Refrective Index | 1.478 – 1.528 @ 25 C |
PlantPart | Flower |
Bland With | Bergamot, rose, sandalwood and all citrus oils. |
CAS No | 8022-96-6 |
Flash Point | >93.3 °C (Tag Closed cup) |
Extraction Method | Supercritical CO2 Extraction |
The Jasmine Absolute oil offered by us is a C02 extract oil that is derived from the Jasminum Gradiflora of the Oleaceae family. Initially, the oil comes as a concrete made by solvent extraction from which the ‘absolute’ is obtained by separation with alcohol. Later, the essential oil comes into being through the process of CO2 extraction.
Since ancient times, Jasmine has been referred to as the King of oils (Rose is the Queen). Apparently this is because Jasmine is the most masculine of all the floral oils. It is also interesting to note that it takes 8,000 carefully hand-picked blossoms to produce 1 gram (about 1 ml.) of Jasmine Absolute.
Color : Light reddish brown liquid with Characteristic intensely floral odor,
Aroma : Characteristic intensely floral odor
benzyl acetate, linalool, benzyl alcohol, indole, benzyl benzoate, cis-jasmone, geraniol, methyl anthranilate and trace amounts of p. cresol, farnesol, cis-3-hexenyl benzoate, eugenol, nerol, ceosol, benzoic acid, benzaldehyde, y-terpineol, nerolidol, isohytol, phytol, etc.
Jasmine oil is endowed with much medicinal qualities. An invaluable remedy in cases of severe depression, it soothes the nerves, producing a feeling of confidence, optimism and euphoria, while revitalizing and restoring energy. It also helps in the process of childbirth, both during and post natal depression. It also is a well known aphrodisiac and has a rejuvenating effect on the skin.