Matricaria Oil

Химические свойства

Blue chamomile oil (German chamomile oil) is obtained by steam distillation of the flowers and stalks of Chamomilla recutita (L.) Rauschert (Matricaria recutita. L., Matricaria chamomilla L., Asteraceae). For oil production, chamomile is grown mainly in Eastern Europe (Hungary, Bulgaria) and Egypt. Few tons are produced annually. It is a deep blue or bluish-green liquid that turns green and, finally, brown when exposed to light and air. The oil has a strong, characteristic odor and a bitter, aromatic taste. Chamazulene is responsible for its blue color. Chamazulene and (?)-α-bisabolol contribute to the anti-inflammatory properties of blue chamomile oil.
d²⁰₂₀ 0.910–0.970/0.910–0.950; chamazulene (2–5%)/(5–22%); bisabolol (1–10%)/(15–40%) (Egyptian/Hungarian oils). Blue chamomile oil is used preferentially in pharmaceutical preparations, but also in small quantities in flavoring of alcoholic beverages.

Физические свойства

It is a deep-blue or bluish-green liquid. When exposed to light or air, the blue color changes to green and finally to brown. Upon cooling, the oil may become viscous. It is soluble in most fixed oils and propylene glycols. It is insoluble in glycerin and mineral oils.

Вхождение

Found in the plant Matricaria chamomilla L. (Fam. Compositae).

Использование

Chamomile Absolute is a flavor and fragrance agent. Chamomile Absolute exhibits similar biological functions like Apigenin (A726500)

Подготовка

By steam distillation of the flowers and stalks of Matricaria chamomilla L.

Cостав эфирных масел

A constituent of chamomile oil German is chamazulene

Профиль безопасности

Low toxicity by ingestion and skin contact. A mild allergen. A skin irritant. See also ESTERS. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid and irritating fumes.