Ambrette seed oil is obtained by steam distillation of the dried, crushed seeds
ofAbelmoschusmoschatusMedik. (Hibiscus abelmoschus L.,Malvaceae), a flowering
shrub growing in tropical areas.Due to its content of long-chain fatty acids, the
crude product is a waxymass and, therefore, also called Ambrette beurre. Removal
of the fatty acids with alkali gives a clear yellow to amber liquid with the strong,
musky odor of ambrettolide. d2525 0.898–0.920; n20D 1.4680–1.4850; [α]20D ?2°30′ to +3°; acid number:max. 3;
saponification number.
출처
Found in the seed of Abelmoschus moschatus Moench, syn. Hibiscus abelmoschus L.
용도
Food additive.
제조 방법
By steam distillation of the seed of A. moschatus and refinement of the crude distillate.
Essential oil composition
The principal constituents of ambrette seed oil are farnesol and ambrettolide
