Produced by the steam distillation of the leaves from the plant Cinamomum verum Presel (Lauraceae).

Pleasure to inform the origin in Sri Lanka. Cinnamon Leaf Oil is regarded as by product of in the processing of Cinnamon barks in to quills. When harvesting the stem for pealing bark the leaves with twigs and tender stems are trimmed and left in the field. After 3 to 4 days the leaves are bound in to the bundles. The bundles are transferred to the distillation site. Cinnamon Leaf Oil mostly obtained by using traditional field distillation. The main constituent of Oil of Cinnamon Leaf is Eugenol. The Oil of Cinnamon Leaf is used in spice flavours, in parfumery and as a source of Eugenol.

 
Technical Data
Colour Brownish Yellow to Dark Brown
Specific Gravity at 30°C 1.028 to 1.047
Refractive Index at 30°C 1.5290 to 1.5370
Optical Rotation at 30°C +1° to-2°
Major Constituent Phenol Content (as eugenol) 75-82%. Aldehyde Content (as Cinnamic Aldehyde)7%.
Odour Fresh typical for Cinnamon Leaf Oil

 

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