 The
volatile oil from dried flower buds of
Eugenia caryophyllata
T., Myrtaceae. It
is a clear, pale yellow to yellow liquid with spicy
odor. The main constituents are eugenol, caryophyllene,
eugenyl acetate and small quantities of furfural and
traces of vanillin and methyl aryl ketone.
| Appearance |
Pale Yellow to yellow
liquid |
| Odor |
Fresh spicy odor |
| Refractive index
25°C |
1.513-1.533 |
| Specific Gravity
25°C |
1.045-1.057 |
| Eugenol |
65-70% |
| Eugenyl acetate |
12-18% |
| Caryophyllene |
8-12% |
|
