| Botanical Name | Prunus Armeniaca |
| Common Name | Apricot |
| Country of Origin | Spain ,India,China and |
| Solubility | Not Applicable |
| Specific Gravity | <1 @ 15 C |
| Optical Rotation | -10.5 -0.5@20°C |
| Refrective Index | 1.044 –1.054@ 20°C |
| PlantPart | Seed |
| Bland With | Blends with most of the essential oils including Clove Bud essential oil, Frankincense essential oil, Sweet Orange essential, etc. |
| CAS No | 72869-69-3 |
| Flash Point | ( + 10° ) - ( + 25° ) |
| Extraction Method | Cold Pressed |
Apricot kernel oil is extracted from soft fleshy center of apricot skin, this oil is an excellent mosituriser and carrier base for various essential oils. The high content of the Oliec acid gives apricot greater affinity with skin compared with other oils.
It is thought to be originated in Armenia during ancient times due to its huge cultivation there. Some of them thought their native place in Chinese region. Some of the sources also indicate its origin in India. It is now cultivated in various regions of world where the climate favors its growth.
Color : Light Yellow with Greenish Tinge with Bland Odor,
Aroma : Mild scent of carrier oils
Oleic- 64.2% Palmitic- 5.0% Linoleic- 28.3% Linolenic- 0.2% Stearic- 1.0%
Apricot carrier oil is ideal for incorporation into skin care products, it is particularly rich in both linoleic acid and oleic acid. A wonderful alternative to Sweet Almond & Grapeseed for massage and has some very beneficial skin benefits.
