Essential oil
Pine essential oil
Pinus sylvestrisEssential oilBulk supplyHalal
- Appearance
- Transparent fluid
- Colour
- Light yellow
- Odour
- Specific of pine tree
Physico-chemical properties
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Relative density (g/cm³) | from 0.860 to 0.870 |
| Refractive index (20°C) | from 1.4725 to 1.4765 |
| Optical rotation (20°C) (°) | from -25 to -19 |
| Solubility in 95% ethanol (V/V) | 1 : 10 |
| Acid value (mg KOH/g) | not more than 1.0 |
| Ester value (mg KOH/g) | from 5.0 to 15.0 |
Content of characteristic ingredients (by GC), %
| Ingredient | Content, % |
|---|---|
| α-Pinene | more than 30 |
| β-Pinene | more than 15 |
Therapeutic properties
The therapeutic properties of pine oil are antimicrobial, antineuralgic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, balsamic, cholagogue, deodorant, diuretic, expectorant, hypertensive, insecticidal, restorative, rubefacient, and adrenal cortex stimulant, as well as a stimulant to the circulation and nervous system.
Information as published in the Alta Oils product catalogue. It is not medical advice.