Botanical Name | Michelia champaca |
Common Name | Golden champaca, red champaca |
Country of Origin | India |
Solubility | Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water |
Specific Gravity | 1.04100 to 1.04600 @ 25.00 °C |
Optical Rotation | 12.96 ± 0.5 10-24cm3 |
Refrective Index | 1.546 ± 0.02 |
PlantPart | Flowers |
Bland With | It can easily blends with lily-of-the-valley bases, carnation, rose, violet, sandalwood, etc. |
CAS No | 60-12-8 |
Flash Point | 93.33 °C |
Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
Michelia champaca is an aromatherapy absolute found in India and obtained from the blossoms.
This plant falls into a genus of about 45 Asian trees and shrubs that are closely related to the genus Magnolia. It was classified in the 18th century and named for Florentine botanist, Peter A. Michel (1679-1737). This is a native of the Himalayan regions of northern India and southern China where it is commonly called fragrant champaca.
Color : Vibrant red viscous liquid with exotic scents,
Aroma : relax, helpful
1-Linalol, Eugenol, Methyl-Eugenol, Methyl Ethyl-Ethers
The flowers are used to scent room, as a fragrant decoration for bridal beds, and in garlands & hair ointments.