Cassia Oil (Cinnamomum cassia)
Chinese Cassia Oil | 100% Natural
CAS: 8007-80-5
FEMA: 2258
HS CODE: 330129
HIGH CINNAMALDEHYDE
Chinese Cassia Oil | 100% Natural
| Botanical Name | Cinnamomum cassia |
|---|---|
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Part Used | Bark |
| Grades | Food / Flavour / Pharma / Cosmetic |
| Appearance | Clear pale reddish-brown liquid |
|---|---|
| Odour | Strong, warm, spicy, cinnamon-like |
| Taste | Sweet, pungent, spicy |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 1.030 – 1.060 |
|---|---|
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.560 – 1.580 |
| Optical Rotation | -2° to +2° |
| Flash Point | > 85°C |
| Acid Value | ≤ 5.0 mg KOH/g |
Cinnamaldehyde: 70 – 90%
Cinnamyl Acetate: 1 – 5%
Eugenol: ≤ 5%
*Natural variation may occur due to origin and distillation conditions.
| Test Parameter | Specification | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear pale reddish-brown liquid | Conforms |
| Odour | Strong spicy cinnamon | Conforms |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 1.030 – 1.060 | 1.048 |
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.560 – 1.580 | 1.571 |
| Optical Rotation | -2° to +2° | +0.6° |
| Cinnamaldehyde Content | 70 – 90% | 82.4% |
| Acid Value | ≤ 5.0 | 2.1 |
| Solubility in Alcohol | Clear | Conforms |
| Heavy Metals | < 10 ppm | Conforms |
| Microbial Count | Nil | Conforms |
Conclusion: The tested batch conforms to internal quality standards and is suitable for flavour, fragrance, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications.