definition:

It is light yellow to yellow liquid. The quality of fresh ginger oil is much better than that of dried ginger oil. It has a special smell and spicy taste. It has the characteristic aroma of ginger. The density is 0.877-0.888. The refractive index is 1.488-1.494 (20°C). Optical rotation -28°--45°C. The soap value is ≤20. Insoluble in water, glycerin and glycol, soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform, mineral oil and most animal and vegetable oils. The main ingredients are Zingiberene, Shogaol, gingerol, zingerone, citral, phellandrene, borneol, etc.

Physical and chemical properties:

The color gradually changes from light yellow to darker to yellowish brown, and it will thicken after long-term storage. The relative density is 0.870~0.882, and the refractive index (20℃) is 1.488~1.494. It has a smell like fresh ginger and has a spicy taste. Soluble in most non-volatile oils and mineral oils, insoluble in glycerin and propylene glycol, has a certain antioxidant effect

Angularrotation:-28to-47°

Boiling point 254°C(lit.)

Density 0.871g/mLat25°C(lit.)FEMA2522|GINGEROIL

Refractive index nChemicalbook20/D1.49(lit.)

Flash point 150°F

Optical activity (α)20/D39°, neatEPA

Chemical substance information Oils, ginger (8007-08-7)

Application areas:

Mainly used in the preparation of food flavors, various alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and candies, and also used in perfumes and other cosmetics.

In addition to its medicinal purposes, ginger oil can also be used as a seasoning in hot stir-frying, cold mixing and various foods; it is used for health care and has the effects of appetizing, keeping cold, and sterilizing. It can also be used as a flavoring agent for wines and cosmetics.