8006-77-7

Basic information

• Product Name: Pimenta Oil
• Synonyms: GERANIUM OIL, CHINESE TYPE;GERANIUM TERPENES;GERANIUM BOURBON;GERANIUM OIL, BOURBON;GERANIUM OIL, BOURBON TYPE;GERANIUM OIL, CHINESE;FEMA 2019;FEMA 2508
• CAS NO: 8006-77-7
• Molecular Weight: 0
• EINECS: 290-140-0
• Product Categories: Alphabetical Listings;Essential OilsFlavors and Fragrances;Flavors and Fragrances;O-P
• Mol File: 8006-77-7.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 250-258 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: 229 °F
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.044 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.5335(lit.)
• CAS DataBase Reference: Pimenta Oil(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Pimenta Oil(8006-77-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Pimenta Oil(8006-77-7)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Statements: 38
• Safety Statements: 36
• WGK Germany: 2
• RTECS: LY4055000
• F: 8
• Hazardous Substances Data: 8006-77-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Pimenta Oil, also known as Allspice Oil, is a pale yellow to brown liquid derived from the steam distillation of the dried, fully grown, unripe, berry-like fruits of the Pimenta dioica (L.) Merr. (Myrtaceae) shrub. Native to the West Indies and Latin America, it has a warm, spicy odor and a hot, burning, peppery taste. The oil is characterized by its mild aroma of a mixture of Ceylon cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, with the clove scent being more prominent. It is a colorless, yellow, or reddish-yellow liquid that becomes darker with age.

Uses

Used in the Food Industry:
Pimenta Oil is used as a flavoring agent for its warm, spicy odor and hot, burning, peppery taste. It is commonly used to add a spicy, clove-like flavor to various food products.
Used in Perfume Compositions:
Pimenta Oil is used as a fragrance ingredient in perfume compositions to create spicy, clove-like notes. Its unique aroma, reminiscent of a mixture of Ceylon cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, makes it a valuable addition to perfumes and other scented products.
Used in the Pharmaceutical Industry:
Although not explicitly mentioned in the provided materials, Pimenta Oil's main component, eugenol, has been known for its antiseptic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties. As such, Pimenta Oil could potentially be used in the pharmaceutical industry for these purposes, as well as in dental applications due to eugenol's use in dental cements and temporary fillings.

Preparation

By steam distillation of the fresh plants, harvested at the period of initial bloom.

Manufacturing Process

Pimenta Oil is obtained from the semi-ripe fruit of the evergreen shrub Pimenta officinalis of the Myrtaceae family, which is dried, crushed and then steam distilled, with a yield of 3.3% to 4.3%.

Essential oil composition

Main constituents of the oil include eugenol, l-α-phellandrene, caryophyllene, methyl eugenol and cineol.

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion and skin contact. A severe skin and eye irritant. Mutation data reported. A weak sensitizer that may cause dermatitis on local contact. Eugenol is moderately toxic. Combustible. See also EUGENOL.