Sources
The botanical source of Nutmeg oil is Myristica fragrans Houttyn
Appearance
Pale yellow to yellow
Physico-chemical
Specific gravity 15o C : 0.854 - 0.925
Refraction Index 20o C : 1.474 - 1.497
Optical Rotation : (+10o) - (+30o)
Mineral oil : Negative
Myristicine : 5.0 % - 12.0 %
Safrole : < 2.5 %
Sabinene : 14 % - 29 %
Solubilty
Solubility in 90% ethanol : 1 : 3 clear; further clear
Packaging
Nutmeg oil is available in 180 kg metal drum.