What does this michelia leaf oil look like — appearance, color and consistency?
This michelia leaf oil is a clear to pale yellow mobile liquid, with a pale yellow to light yellow-green colour in a fresh batch. It is thin and free-flowing, typical of a linalool-dominated leaf distillate. The colour may deepen slightly with age or light exposure — a natural oxidation sign that does not affect the linalool content within the stated 36-month shelf life.
Appearance & Colour
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear, mobile liquid |
| Colour | Pale yellow to light yellow-green |
| Consistency | Thin, mobile, free-flowing |
| Reference density | 0.860-0.900 (20°C) |
| Reference refractive index | 1.455-1.475 (20°C) |
| Optical rotation | −16° to −7° (GB 1886.276); −16° to −11° per QB/T 2239 and NDA |
| Notes | Minor natural clouding may appear at low temperature; warming restores clarity |
- The mobile consistency makes the oil easy to dose, blend and dilute for perfumery, cosmetics and aromatherapy
- Freshly distilled oil is the lightest; colour is a quick visual freshness check in storage
- Store in well-sealed amber glass or aluminium containers in a cool, dark place to keep colour and linalool profile stable
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.
