Bay Leaf


Botanical Name Laurus nobilis
Common Name Bay Leaf Oil, Laurel Leaf Oil
Plant Part Used Leaves
Extraction Method Steam Distillation
Color Pale yellow to amber
Consistency Thin to medium
Perfumery Note Middle
Aroma Fresh, spicy, sweet, balsamic with hints of clove and cardamom
Primary Components 1,8-Cineole, Eugenol, Myrcene, Alpha-pinene, Linalool
Specific Gravity 0.900 - 0.930
Refractive Index 1.470 - 1.482
Flash Point 56°C (132.8°F)