Chamomile roman essential oil (Anthemis nobilis)

 

Appearance  clear liquid
Colour pale yellow
Odor specific, fruity, of Roman chamomile
Relative density, g/cm3  0,900 – 0,920  
Refractive index (20 °C) 1,4380 – 1,4460  
Optical rotation (20 °C), °C from -2 to +3  
Solubility in 90% ethanol (V/V) 1:0,6
Acid value, mg KOH/g not more than 8
Ester value, mg KOH/g not more than 340  

Contents of characteristic ingredients (by GC), %:  
Butylates and angelates more than 60  
α-pinene less than 8   
β-pinene  less than 5  
Limonene  less than 5   
Myrcene  less than 5  

 

Therapeutic Properties:
The therapeutic properties of Roman chamomile oil are antiinfectious, antiinflammatory, antiparasitic, calming, relaxing.