LOVAGE OIL

Описание

See LOVAGE.

Химические свойства

Lovage oils are obtained by steam distillation of either the leaves (leaf oil) or the fresh roots (root oil) of the perennial plant LevisticumofficinaleW.D.J. Koch (Apiaceae). Both oils are yellow-greenish-brown to dark brown liquids with strong, characteristic, aromatic odor and taste.
d²⁰₂₀ 1.010–1.090; n²⁰_D 1.5350–1.5580; α²⁰_D ?1 ° to +5 °; solubility: 1 vol in max. 1.5 vol of 85% ethanol; acid value: max. 2–16; ester value 170–260.
The main constituent of the leaf oil is α-terpinyl acetate, while the main constituent and odor-determining component of the root oil is ligustilide (3-butylidene-4,5-dihydrophthalide).
The oils are produced on a relatively small scale, for example, in Hungary, and are mainly used in the alcoholic beverage industry and for flavoring of tobacco; small amounts are also used in perfumery.

Физические свойства

It is a greenish-brown to deep-brown liquid. It is soluble in most fixed oils and slightly soluble with opalescence, in mineral oil, but it is relatively insoluble in propylene glycol and glycerin.

Вхождение

Lovage is a perennial found in Europe, the United States, and Canada

Использование

lovage oil (Levisticum officinale) is ascribed properties include cleansing, depurative, and draining. In addition, the roots and fruit have aromatic and stimulant activity. Lovage oil is appropriate for use on oily skin. This oil is produced by distillation of the roots, though the leaves and seeds are also used for therapeutic purposes.

Профиль безопасности

Moderately toxic by ingestion. A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also constituents as listed.