CLOVE LEAF OIL

	Botanical Name	:	Eugenia caryophyllata
	Common Name	:	Clove leaf oil, Eugenia caroyphyllus l. leaf oil, Syzygium aromaticum l. leaf oil
	CAS #	:	8000-34-8, F.E.M.A. : 2324
	Plant Parts Used	:	Leaves
	Extraction Method	:	Steam distillation
	Color & Odor	:	Colorless to pale yellow clear oily liquid with sweet spicy, caryophyllene like clove odor

Description :
It is a slender evergreen that grows up to 12 meters in height (approximately 36 feet). It change color over time and is beaten from the trees and dried.

Constituents & Specifications :
Clove oil has various chemical compounds that include eugenol, eugenol acetate, iso-eugenol and caryophyllene.
Specific Gravity : 1.03600 - 1.04600 @ 25°C
Refractive Index : 1.53000 - 1.53800 @ 20°C

Properties :
Analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, anti-neuralgic, anti-infectious, carminative, disinfectant, insecticide, stimulant, stomachic, uterine and tonic.

Benefits & Uses :

• Clove leaf oil is a strong germicide, a powerful antiseptic, a weak local anaesthetic applied to decayed teeth and has been used with success as a stimulating expectorant in phthisis and bronchial troubles.
• Clove oil is used for toothpastes, soaps, toiletries, cosmetics and perfumes.
• Clove oil is used in spices and condiments and also as a flavoring ingredient in major food categories, alcoholic and soft drinks.