Density | 0.89g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 210°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 187°F |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.458(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless to light yellow or light olive green volatile essential oil with herbal, green, tea, wood, grass and wine aroma. Soluble in ethanol, most non-volatile oils and 3 volumes of mineral oil, diluted Milky White in more than three volumes of mineral oil. Insoluble in glycerol and propylene glycol. |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 38 - Irritating to the skin |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | GF1170000 |
Toxicity | LD50 orl-rat: 5600 mg/kg FCTXAV 12,865,74 |
FEMA | 2321 | CLARY OIL (SALVIA SCLAREA L.) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
introduction | Salvia sclarea, a perennial herb of Lamiaceae and Sage. The upper stem is annual, and the lower stem is lignified, erect and quadrangular. Leaves opposite, ovoid or oblong, shriveled, densely tomentose. Cymes, pink or light purple or white. Also called rosette sage, also known as happy sage, scientific name Southern European Salvia, Latin people: salvia sclarea, with amber aroma, thick smell. It is a natural substitute for one of the world's four precious animal spices (ambergris). The value of ambergris is comparable to gold. pure natural essential oil that only 100,000 people in the world can enjoy every year. Its fragrance is similar to ambergris, the spice extracted from sperm whale secretions, which is an important flavor in many perfumes. Unlike many Lamiaceae spice plants, the aroma of basilic frutescents needs to be refined and excavated. Its flowers, stems, and leaves can be extracted from perilla alcohol and dragon saliva ether, which is an expensive spice. After processing the whole grass, it can be made into perilla extract and perilla essential oil. perilla essential oil, extract, etc. can be used to mix daily cosmetics essence, make perfume, also used in wine, food and pharmacy. It has certain anti-inflammatory and bactericidal functions. Essential oil can be used for massage to tranquilize the nerves and treat acne. |
main components | analysis of volatile oil from perilla leaves and flowers showed that the main components in perilla leaves were perilla aldehyde (75.88%), limonene (3.82%), caryophyllene (9.87%) and β-farenene (3.21%); the main components in the flower are perillaldehyde (49.23%), caryophyllene (18.53%), β-farinene (8.99%), linalool (11.3%) and curcumin dione (4.55%). there are 5 kinds of aroma components unique to perilla leaves: D-limonene (3.82%), terpineol (0.4%), perillyl alcohol (2.08%), elemene (0.25%) and spatol (0.18%). There are 2 kinds of aroma components unique to perilla flowers: 1-hydroxymethyl -4 isopropenylcyclohexane (1.43%) and curcumin dione (4.55%). |
efficacy and function | in medieval Europe, people praised happy sage as "Eye of Christ", which fully demonstrated the efficacy of happy sage in cleansing, brightness and calming the soul. Just like the name of happy sage, its essential oil does have the effects of relaxation, happiness and happiness in mood. In addition, other aspects of the effect is also very outstanding. |
extraction process | is obtained by steam distillation of corolla and leaves of Salvia miltiorrhiza (Salviasclarea), a plant of the genus Lamiaceae. The yield was 0.07% ~ 0.15%. Mainly produced in the Soviet Union, the aroma to France, the United States and Morocco and other products are better, China also produced. |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): soft drink 1.8; Cold drink 3.9; Candy 5.3; Baked food 13; Wine 100; Seasoning 20. |
use | China's GB 2760-96 stipulates that edible spices are allowed to be used. It is mainly used to prepare flavor of meisi wine, tobacco and grape. It is used to mix soap, perfume and cosmetic essence. It is used in a small amount in food and wine essence. |