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Nutmeg Oil (Myristica fragrans)

Common Name: Nutmeg Essential Oil | 100% Natural Steam Distilled

CAS: 8008-45-5 FEMA: 2793 HS Code: 330129 PREMIUM SPICE OIL

Extraction: Steam Distillation of Dried Seeds (Kernels).

Organoleptic Specification

AppearanceClear to pale yellow liquid
OdourWarm, spicy, sweet characteristic
TasteWarm, spicy
SolubilitySoluble in alcohol; insoluble in water

Key Chemical Composition

Sabinene: 20 – 40%

α-Pinene: 15 – 25%

β-Pinene: 10 – 18%

Myristicin: 4 – 10%

*Natural variation may occur due to origin and crop maturity.

Physico-Chemical Data

Specific Gravity @ 25°C0.880 – 0.920
Refractive Index @ 20°C1.480 – 1.495
Optical Rotation+8° to +18°
Acid Value≤ 3.0 mg KOH/g
Flash Point> 60°C

Sample Certificate of Analysis (COA)

Product: Nutmeg Oil
Botanical Name: Myristica fragrans
Batch No: BTO/NTO/24-25
Expiry: 36 Months from Mfg. Date
Test Parameter Specification Typical Result
AppearanceClear pale yellow liquidConforms
OdourWarm spicy nutmegConforms
Specific Gravity @ 25°C0.880 – 0.9200.901
Refractive Index @ 20°C1.480 – 1.4951.488
Optical Rotation+8° to +18°+12.6°
Sabinene Content20 – 40%28.4%
Acid Value≤ 3.01.1
Solubility in AlcoholClearConforms
Heavy Metals< 10 ppmConforms
Microbial CountNilConforms

Conclusion: The tested batch conforms to internal quality standards and is suitable for food, flavour, fragrance, and pharmaceutical applications.