~ Cananga Odorata ~

A tall tropical tree that grows up to 60 feet tall. It has large tender fragrant flowers, which can be mauve, pink or yellow. Native to tropical Asia, especially Indonesia and the Philippines. The oil is produced also in Madagascar, Reunion, and the Comoro Islands

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. 

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 aromatherapy practitioner. All Essential Oils should be kept out of the reach of children. Possible skin irritant; Test on small area of skin and dilute if necessary, before use. NOT TO BE TAKEN INTERNALLY.