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rosewood

Progress in Essential Oils: Rosewood or Bois-de-Rose Oil

This month's column discusses the chemical composition of rosewood oil.

Continuous Steam Distillation of Essential Oils

A continuous process for steam distillation of essential oils was described in a previous article. Due to the continued widespread interest in this subject, we’ll provide further insight into the details of the process, as well as equipment specifications and cost estimates for distillation plants of various sizes.

Oxygen Heterocyclic Compounds of Citrus Essential Oils

In this paper we report the results on the isolation, identification and quantitative analysis of oxygen heterocyclic compounds of bergamot, sweet orange, mandarin, bitter orange, grapefruit and lemon oils.

thyme

Progress in Essential Oils:Thymol-rich Thymus vulgaris oils – Part 2

We take a closer look at the various constituents of thymol-rich thyme oils hailing from various parts of Iran, as well as Turkey, Czech Republic, Spain and Brazil.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Spanish Marjoram Oil

This month's column discusses the chemical composition of Spanish marjoram oil.

9th International Congress of Essential Oils—Report

The magnificent panorama of Singapore greeted delegates to the 9th International Congress of Essential Oils, March 13-17, 1983. As the only city in Southeast Asia with facilities for such a major International Congress, Singapore lived up to its reputation as the commercial and convention capital. The Mandarin Hotel also proved an excellent choice with more than adequate room for all the meetings, formal and informal, that are such an important part of every congress.

Vetivone and Khusimone—the Puzzling Vetiver Oil Components

Chemistry and application in fragrance

Heterocyclic Trace Components in the Essential Oil of Coriander

The essential oil of coriander is obtained from the dried fruits of the plant Coriandrum sativum L, belonging to the family Apiaceae. It is marked by a very high percentage of linalool (approximately 70%), but the olfactory note of this monoterpene tertiary alcohol—when isolated by distillation—is quite different from the one of the purely synthetic counterpart. The special sensory effects of coriander oil have therefore always stirred the attention of flavorists and perfumers all over the world.

Progress in Essential Oils: Basil Oil, Part 2

The present article is part two in a series of two that provides the findings of various researchers on the chemical constituents in basil oil. Part 1 appeared in the May 2014 edition of Perfumer & Flavorist.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Turmeric Oil, Part 1

Turmeric is well-known as the yellow, aromatic spice used in curry powder and numerous Asian culinary dishes. It is the rhizome of Curcuma longa L., a member of the ginger family. Part one of this two-part column compares the chemical compositions of turmeric oil with Curcuma aromatica.

Lavender Sourcing Project Creates a "Modern" Oil

Program seeks to boost efficiency of harvesting and distillation.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Bitter Fennel Oil and Extract

In this edition, Brian Lawrence discusses the composition of bitter fennel oil and extract.

Artichoke oil

Artiste Flavor/Essence offers Artichoke oil (CAS# 73398-61-5), a natural, colorless liquid that is steam distilled from the fresh leaves of the botanical Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus.

Ashland American Cleary Sage

Ashland’s ‘Earthy’ Oil: American Clary Sage

Ashland has developed an aromatherapy essential oil, American Clary Sage, to use in personal care formulations with an earthy, slightly floral scent.

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Mane's Eucalyptus Pure Jungle Essence

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Progress in Essential Oils: Sweet Fennel Oil and Extract

In this column, Brian M. Lawrence reviews the composition of sweet fennel oil and extract as found by various researchers. For example, a commercial sample of sweet fennel oil was screened for its anti-platelet activity by Tognolini et al. (2006) and Guerini et al. (2006) using GC-FID and GC/MS. Results are reported herein.

Davana Oil

Source, chemistry, and application in flavors and fragrances

Patchouly Oil, Absolute and Aroma chemicals: Part I

Patchouli is a valuable perfume material used in traditional and contemporary women’s and men’s fragrances, as well as in cosmetic and soap perfumes. The word “patchouli” (also “patchouli”) in Tamil is paccilai: paccu (green) + ilai (leaf).* Patchouli is known in India as putchaput and in Hindustan as pacholi.

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