Source

The botanical source of Clove Leaf Oil is Eugenia caryophyllata Thunberg (Myrtaceae).

Method of Preparation

Prepared by fractional distillation of the oil of clove (Eugenia caryophyllata Thunberg, family myrtaceae).

Properties

Appearance : Colourless to pale yellow oily liquid, tends to darken and thicken on exposure to air
Organoleptic : Strong, clove-like odour.

PHYSICO-CHEMICAL

Specific grafity 25℃	1.036 - 1.046
Refraction Index 20℃	1.534 - 1.637
Eugenol Content + (GLC)	75.0% Min
Mineral Oil	Negative
Fatty Oil	Negative

SOLUBILITY

Soluble in 70% Ethanol : 1:2 clear; further clear

PACKAGING

Clove Leaf Oil is available in 200kg HDPE plastic drum.