Bay laurel noble oil
bay oil
CAS: 8006-78-8
Molecular Formula:
Bay laurel noble oil - Names and Identifiers
Bay laurel noble oil - Physico-chemical Properties
| Density | 0.96g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 245°C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 135°F |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.513(lit.) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Yellow or brown-yellow volatile essential oil, with pungent and comfortable aroma and spicy taste, the aroma is similar to clove. Soluble in ethanol and acetic acid, insoluble in water. The litmus test of alcohol solution is acidic. Have certain anti-mildew properties. |
Bay laurel noble oil - Risk and Safety
| Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful |
| Risk Codes | R22 - Harmful if swallowed R38 - Irritating to the skin |
| Safety Description | 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
| UN IDs | UN 1993 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | RJ3420000 |
| Toxicity | The acute oral LD50 value in rats was reported as 3.95 g/kg (3.17-4.74 g/kg) (Moreno, 1974). The acute dermal LD50 value in rabbits exceeded 5 g/kg(Moreno, 1974). |
Bay laurel noble oil - Nature
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light yellow to yellow volatile liquid, with sweet, cool breath, similar to the aroma of eugenol. Soluble in ethanol and glacial acetic acid, insoluble in water. The litmus test of alcohol solution is acidic. Has certain anti-mildew properties.
Last Update：2024-01-02 23:10:35
Bay laurel noble oil - Preparation Method
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leaf oil can be prepared by steam distillation of fresh leaves and small branches of the Myrtle.
Last Update：2022-01-01 11:15:59
Bay laurel noble oil - Use
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It is mainly used in food essence, and a small amount of fresh and Herb essence used in the preparation of soap. It can also be used in the formulation of air fresheners, archaea, etc.
Last Update：2022-01-01 11:16:00
Bay laurel noble oil - Reference Information
| FEMA | 2122 | BAY LEAVES, WEST INDIAN, OIL (PIMENTA ACRIS KOSTEL) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| toxicity | GRAS(FDA,§ 182.20,2000). LD503950mg/kg (rat, oral). GRAS(FEMA;FDA,§ 182.10,2000). |
| usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): soft drink 0.36~2.5; Cold drink 5.0; Candy 5.0; Baked food 5.0~400; Seasoning 130; Meat products 840. FEMA(mg/kg): fragrant vegetables 5.O. |
| use | edible spices allowed to be used in GB 2760-96 in China. Mainly used in laurel rum, sauce, meat, soup and kimchi, etc., with a wide range of uses. GB 2760-96: food spices allowed. It is mostly used in sausages, cans, kimchi, sauces, soups and seasonings. spices. For raw juice canned meat, meat, fish seasoning, etc. |
| production method | generally, after picking in the morning, it is tiled on the plate and dried in the shade in the canopy to avoid affecting the color and fragrance. It is obtained by steam distillation of fresh leaves, stems and non-lignified branchlets of Lurus nobilis, an evergreen tree of Lauraceae. The yield is 1% ~ 3%. Mainly produced in Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, former Yugoslavia, etc., my country also has a small amount of production. the leaves of myrtle plant Pimenta acris are distilled by steam, and the yield is about 1% ~ 3.4%. Produced in the West Indies such as Dominica and Puerto Rico. |
| category | toxic substances |
| toxicity classification | poisoning |
| acute toxicity | oral-rat LD50: 1800 mg/kg; Oral-mouse LD50: 4670 mg/kg |
| flammability hazard characteristics | combustible; combustion produces stimulating smoke |
| storage and transportation characteristics | ventilation and low temperature drying |
| fire extinguishing agent | dry powder, foam, sand, carbon dioxide, mist water |
Last Update：2024-04-09 21:32:01