Curcuma zanthorrhiza CO2
Naturelle
Herbal > Agrestic > Mossy > Terpenic
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Latin name :
Curcuma zanthorrhiza
Botanical profile :
Curcuma is a flowering plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family and the Curcuma genus.
Geographic origin :
This variety of turmeric is native to the island of Java in Indonesia. It is however possible to find it in Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. To a lesser extent, this plant grows in Vietnam, Cambodia or Japan.
Chemotypes :
There are about eighty species of turmeric, however Curcuma zanthorrhiza represents a tiny fraction of the genus. The most common one is Curcuma Longa (Curcuma Longa EO) which accounts for the overwhelming majority of the extracted qualities. Indeed, this one is mainly used as a spice, the production volumes are therefore very important. It is also possible to find other varieties such as Curcuma aromatica, Curcuma domestica, Curcuma zedoafia, Curcuma caesia and Curcuma amada.
Extraction process :
This plant is cultivated for its rhizome. Once the plant is harvested, the rhizome is separated and washed to remove any residual soil. It is then polished and ground into powder. This is similar to the treatment performed on Ginger EO. At this stage, two types of extraction are possible. Either by extraction with a volatile solvent to obtain an oleoresin ( which is the most common case - Curcuma zanthorrhiza Absolute - as it gives a better yield, around 10-15%) or to obtain an essential oil. Curcuma Zanthorrhiza EO is obtained through the Supercritical CO2 extraction of sliced and dried rhizomes
Major Components :
Xanthorrhizol ( >20%)
Alpha-curcumene (17 - 23%)
Alpha-cedrene (10-20%)
Delta-germacrene ( <10%)
Alpha-curcumene (17 - 23%)
Alpha-cedrene (10-20%)
Delta-germacrene ( <10%)
- Uses in perfumery :
- Data not available.
- Other comments :
- There is in Turmeric oil a compound called Curcumin that can be used as a precursor for natural vanillin. This compound is also responsible for the yellow orange color of turmeric.
- Volatility :
- Heart
- Appearance :
- Brown liquid
- Stability :
- Price Range :
- Donnée indisponible.
- Aromatherapy :
Informations provided below are taken from reference works in aromatherapy. They are given for information purposes only and can not constitute medical information, nor engage the responsibility of ScenTree.
Data not available.
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- EINECS number :
- 289-742-6
- FEMA number :
- Donnée indisponible.
- Allergens :
- This ingredient does not contain any allergen.
- IFRA :
- This ingredient is restricted by IFRA
- Annexe I :
- Some regulated synthetic ingredients are found in nature and in certain proportions in natural ingredients. This presence in nature has to be taken into account when calculating limits of use recommended by the IFRA. In case you do not know these concentrations, you can use the ones estimated by the IFRA. Here they are :
- Annexe I :
- Some regulated synthetic ingredients are found in nature and in certain proportions in natural ingredients. This presence in nature has to be taken into account when calculating limits of use recommended by the IFRA. In case you do not know these concentrations, you can use the ones estimated by the IFRA. Here they are :
| List of regulated compounds contained in this ingredient | ||
|---|---|---|
| Regulated ingredient name | CAS N° | Estimated Concentration |
| Benzaldehyde | 100-52-7 | 1 |
| Cinnamic alcohol | 104-54-1 | 0,5 |
| Cinnamic aldehyde | 104-55-2 | 44 |
| Benzyl benzoate | 120-51-4 | 0,07 |
| o-Methoxycinnamaldehyde | 1504-74-1 | 2 |
| Coumarin | 91-64-5 | 0,15 |
| Eugenol | 97-53-0 | 0,03 |
| List of regulated compounds contained in this ingredient | ||
|---|---|---|
| Regulated ingredient name | CAS N° | Estimated Concentration |
| Benzaldehyde | 100-52-7 | 1 |
| Cinnamic alcohol | 104-54-1 | 0,5 |
| Cinnamic aldehyde | 104-55-2 | 44 |
| Benzyl benzoate | 120-51-4 | 0,07 |
| o-Methoxycinnamaldehyde | 1504-74-1 | 2 |
| Coumarin | 91-64-5 | 0,15 |
| Eugenol | 97-53-0 | 0,03 |
To learn more about IFRA's standards : https://ifrafragrance.org/safe-use/library
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