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Botanical Name |
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Pandanus Odoratissimus |
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Common Name |
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Screw Pine, Kevada |
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CAS # |
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91770-47-7 |
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Plant Parts Used |
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Flowers |
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Extraction Method |
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Steam Distillation |
Description :
Kewda (Pandanus odoratissimus) absolute oil is hydro-distilled from the
flower part of the plant.
Constituents & Specifications :
2-phenylethyl-methylether (â-phenyl ethyl methyl ether, 60 to 80%)
Specific Gravity : 0.932 - 0.934
Refractive Index : 1.483 - 1.500
Properties :
A good anti oxident, anti septic, anti fungal, anti-inflammatory, Immune
enhancer
Benefits & Uses :
- Having excellent fixative properties, it is mainly used in perfumery
industry and in aromatherapy applications. Further, it is also used in
traditional medicines
- It has very Strong Floral note used primarily for Sweet Supari , Pan
Masala and Chewing Tobacco Compounds. Can also be used for making
Attars.