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Ginger oil

natural, FCC, FG

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CAS Number:
8007-08-7
FEMA Number:
2522
MDL number:
MFCD00147026
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

Zingiber officinale Roscoe

Quality Level

400

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher
natural

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 182.20

optical activity

[α]20/D −39°, neat

refractive index

n20/D 1.49 (lit.)

bp

254 °C (lit.)

density

0.871 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

ginger; citrus; woody; spicy

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General description

Ginger oil generally contains sesquiterpene hydrocarbons such as zingiberene, ar-curcumene, β-bisabolene and β-sesquiphellandrene and monoterpenes such as geranial, neral and camphene.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 30 ppm

Preparation Note

Extraction method: steam distillation

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

150.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

66 °C - closed cup

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Essential oil composition of diploid and tetraploid clones of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) grown in Australia.
Wohlmuth H, et al.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 54(4), 1414-1419 (2006)
Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials
Mosciano, G.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 30, 66-66 (2005)
Mosciano, G.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 24, 50-50 (1999)

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