Nutmeg Oil ( Complies to BP )

Specifications

Nutmeg oil is obtained by steam distillation of the dried and crushed kernels of Myristica fragrans Houtt plant.

Protocol        :  BP
Description    :  A colourless or pale yellow liquid,with a spicy odour.
Solubility       : Complies
Acidity           :  Complies
Assay By GC  :
                       α Pinene 15% to 28%     (Complies)
                       β Pinene 13% to 18%      (Complies)
                       Sabinene 14% to 29%     (Complies)
                       Car-3-ene 0.5% to 2.0 %  (Complies)
                       Limonene 2% to 7%         (Complies)
                       γ Terpinene 2% to 6%      (Complies)
                        Terpinen-4-ol 2% to 6%   (Complies)
                        Safrole < 2.5%               (Complies)
                        Myristicine 5% to 12%    (Complies)
Storage Condition : Store in well fitted, airtight containers, protected from light.