Density | 1.044g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 250-258°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 229°F |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.5335(lit.) |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 38 - Irritating to the skin |
Safety Description | 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | LY4055000 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 8 |
Toxicity | The acute oral LD50 value in rats was reported as 3.6 ml/kg (2.9-4.5 ml/ kg) (Shelanski, 1972). The acute dermal LD50 value in rabbits was reported as 2.82 ml/kg (1.97-4.06 ml/kg) (Shelanski, 1972). |
FEMA | 2901 | PIMENTA LEAF OIL |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: iaspub.epa.gov (external link) |
introduction | allspice, alias Zhongxiangzi, Jamaican pepper, etc., is the dried fruit of the Myrtle family Zhongxiangzi. Because of its unique mixed aromatic smell of clove, cinnamon and cardamom, it is named Zhongxiangzi. Its main producing areas are Jamaica, Cuba and other Central and South American countries, and it is also widely planted in Guangdong, Hainan and other places in my country. In addition to being used as condiments and spices, allspice is used for flavoring of fish and meat dishes, or ground into powder and added to soup for flavoring, its essential oil also has certain medicinal value, such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and other effects. Zhongxiang cotyledon oil is a light yellow liquid, and the aroma is spicy. It has a mild aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. Dante has a prominent fragrance and a lasting aroma. The fruit of Zhongxiangzi contains 2% ~ 5% essential oil, and the oil content in the stems and leaves is relatively low, but the composition of stem and leaf oil is similar to that of fruit oil. |
Source | Wild allspice is produced in the East Indies, West Indies and Central America, and is now mainly produced in Jamaica, China, Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala and Brazil and other countries. China's Guangdong, Hainan and Fujian have been introduced for many years. |
extraction process | currently, the methods for extracting Zhongxiang Zi include steam distillation, supercritical extraction, organic solvent extraction, etc. |
Production method | The leaves of the myrtle evergreen shrub multi-fragrant fruit tree (Pimenta officinalis) are obtained by steam distillation. |