Lavender is a volatile oil obtained through steam distillation of fresh flowering tops of Lavandula officinalis. It is found in Portugal and throughout the Mediterranean region, and is also cultivated in some parts of India. Lavender oil is a colorless or yellow liquid with a characteristic pleasant aroma. Its main chemical constituents include linalyl acetate, linalool, pinene, geraniol, and cineol. Lavender oil is used as an aromatic and carminative agent and in perfumery and cosmetics for its flavor.

1. Lavender
Ashok Kumar Mourya 9th Batch B.pharm
Universal college of medical science
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2. • Synonyms:- Common Lavendor
• Biological source:- It is the volatile oil obtained by steam distillation
of fresh flowering tops of Lavandula officinalis Chaix .
• Family :- Labiatae.
• Geographical Source:- It is found in Portugal and eastwards
throughout the Mediterranean region. Lavender is cultivated to some
extent in India.
• Morphology:-
• Colour:- Colourless or yellow liquid.
• Odour:- Characteristics pleasant aroma.
• Solubility:- Slightly soluble in water, soluble in 4 volume of 70%
alcohol,Carbon disulphide.

4. • Chemical constituents:-
The oil contains about 30-40% esters,
calculated as linalyl acetate and also linalool,pinene,geraniol and cineol
Standard quality:-
Density:- 0.878-0.892
Refractive index:-1.445-1.466
Optical rotation:- 12.5°-7.0°
Acid value:- Not more than 1%
Uses:- It is used as aromatic, Carminative and as flavouring agents in
perfumery and cosmetics.