Essential oil steam-distilled from the dried kernels of the ripe seeds of
nutmeg (Myristica fragrans houtt, myristicaceae).
- CAS EU : 8008-45-5
- FEMA : 2793
- Specific Gravity : 0.880-0.910
- Refractive Index : 1.475-1.488
- Optical Rotation : +8.00 to +30.00
- Odor Type : Spicy, woody, nutmeg, powdery, terpenic, aromatic, pine, woody, old wood, resinous
- Flavor Type : Spicy, woody, terpenic, aromatic, peppery, nut skin, resinous, anisic
- Extraction : Steam distilation
- Origin : Indonesia
Nutmeg oil
Myristiicine content: up to 8%
Appearance: pale yellow clear liquid