nutmeg oil
Product Description
| Product | nutmeg oil |
| CAS | 8008-45-5 |
| Synonym | myristica fragrans houtt. fruit oil, Oils, nutmeg |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 0.880-0.910 |
| Slightly Soluble | in cold alcohol |
| Very Soluble | in hot alcohol, chloroform, ether |
| Specific gravity | 0.88000 to 0.91000 @ 25.00 °C |
| Pounds/Gallon | 7.322 to 7.572 |
| Boiling Point | 165.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Flash Point | 109.00 °F. TCC |
| Shelf Life | 24 month(s) or longer if stored properly |
| Optical Rotation | +8.00 to +30.00 |
| Odor | Spice, nutmeg, woody, terpy, slightly piney |
| Appearance | pale yellow clear liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.47500 to 1.48800 @ 20.00 °C |
| Odor Type | spicy |
| Taste | Sweet, woody, nutmeg, spicy with a slight terpy nuance |
| Storage | store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light |
| Insolubility | in glycerin, propylene glycol, water |
| Color | colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Solubility | fixed oils, min. oil |
| Notes | FEMA# 2793 |
| Class | Flavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds |
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