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Contact SupplierPatchouli (pogostemon cablin (blanco) benth; also patchouly or patchouli) is a species of plant from the genus pogostemon. It is a bushy herb of the mint family, with erect stems, reaching two or three feet (about 0.75 meter) in height and bearing small, pale pink-white flowers. The plant is native to tropical regions of asia, and is now extensively cultivated in china, indonesia, india, malaysia, mauritius, taiwan, the philippines, thailand, and vietnam.
appearance: golden orange to dark brown viscous liquid
odor: characteristic woody balsamic odor
solubility: soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water
specific gravity: 0.943 – 0.983 @ 20°c
optical rotation: [-66 - -47] @ 20°c
refractive index: 1.504–1.514@ 20°c
acid value: 3.0–5.5
ester value: 4.5–6.5
patchullol content: 30–35%
uses:- patchouli is used widely in modern perfumery, by individuals who create their own scents, and in modern scented industrial products such as paper towels, laundry detergents, and air fresheners.