Characteristics:
Appearance: A viscous liquid
Color: Dark greenish blue
Aroma: Intensely sweet, herbaceous with fresh‐fruity undertone
Active constituents:
Major constituents are chamazulene, α‐bisabolol, (E)‐β‐farnesene,
bisabolol oxide‐A, α‐farnesene, bisabolol oxide‐B, germacrene D,
trans‐β‐ocimene, β‐elemene, β‐caryophyllene, aromadendrene,
β‐selinene, bicyclogermacrene, α‐amorphene, β‐cadinene,
spathulenol, cyclohexene, δ‐cadinene, bisabolol oxide,
chamazumene
Uses:
◊ Used in aromatherapy.
◊ Used in cosmetics, soaps, detergents, high‐class perfumes, hair and
bath products.
◊ Employed as a flavor ingredient in food items, alcoholic & soft drinks.