Uses:
Used as a mood elevator and as a romantic scent in cosmetics, soap, face powders, and commercial fruit flavorings, soap and toiletries.
Directions:
Use in oil burner: add a few drops to water.
Possible skin irritant; Test on small area of skin and dilute if necessary, before use.
NOT TO BE TAKEN INTERNALLY
Botanical Name:
Cananga odorata The name Ylang Ylang comes from the Tagalog word ilang-ilang which means flower of flowers.
Oil Characteristics:
Ylang Ylang essential oil is clear with a tinge of yellow to yellow gold. It has a medium consistency. A middle/base note in perfumer, it has a fresh, floral, sweet, slightly fruity, delicate fragrance.
Chemical Characteristics:
linalool 1 - 18% geranyl acetate 3.5 - 5.9% caryophyllene 1.7 - 9.0% p-cresyl methyl ether 0.5 - 16.5% methyl benzoate 1.0 - 8.7% benzyl acetate 3.7 - 25.1% sesquiterpenes 7.4 - 97.0%
Chemical Profile:
linalool 1 - 18% geranyl acetate 3.5 - 5.9% caryophyllene 1.7 - 9.0% p-cresyl methyl ether 0.5 - 16.5% methyl benzoate 1.0 - 8.7% benzyl acetate 3.7 - 25.1% sesquiterpenes 7.4 - 97.0%
Physical Properties:
Specific Gravity 0.904 - 0.920 Refractive Index 1.495 - 1.505 Optical Rotation (-) 15.0 - (-) 30.0°
Production Method:
Steam Distillation - Fresh Flowers
Warnings:
Caution should be taken when using Essential Oils. Do not use any oils without consultation from a qualified aroma therapy practitioner. All Essential Oils should be kept out of the reach of children.