OIL OF SPIKE

Synonym(s):Lavender spike oil

CAS NO.：8016-78-2
Molecular Weight: 0
MDL number: MFCD00284021
EINECS: 616-988-7
Update Date: 2026-05-28 06:22:01

What is OIL OF SPIKE?

Description

Refer to LAVENDER, SPIKE.

Chemical properties

Spanish spike lavender oil is produced by steam distillation of the flowering tops of spike lavender, Lavandula latifolia Medik. It is an almost colorless to pale greenish-yellow liquid with a characteristic, rough odor slightly similar to that of cineole and camphor.
d²⁰₂₀ 0.894–0.907; n²⁰_D 1.4610-1.4680; α²⁰_D ?7 ° to +2 °; solubility: 1 vol in not more than 3 vol of 70% ethanol; solutions may become opalescent on dilution; acid number: max. 2.
Themain components of Spanish spike lavender oil are linalool (34–50%), 1,8-cineole (16–39%), and camphor (8–16%).
Spike lavender oil is produced from wild and cultivated plants in Spain. Due to the competition with lavandin, which has a similar sensory profile and can be cultivated with a better profitability, the production quantities of spike lavender oil dropped down to 20 t/yr.

Chemical properties

The oil is obtained by steam distillation of the sun-dried flowering tops. It has a camphoraceous, herbaceous, earthy odor reminiscent of lavender.

Occurrence

Found in the plant Lavandula latifolia Vill. (L. Spica D. C.) (Fam. Labiatae).

The Uses of OIL OF SPIKE

Fragrance component in cosmetics, soaps, lotions, perfumes. Flavor in beverages, desserts, aromatic vinegars. Oil in aromatherapy for a soothing, calming effect.

Preparation

By steam distillation of the sun-dried flowers

Definition

Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. Lavandula latifolia, Labiatae.

Essential oil composition

The main constituents include, in order of decreasing importance, linalool, linalyl esters, cineol, pinene, camphor, small amounts of terpene alcohols, geraniol and sesquiterpenes.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 5 ppm: cooling, mentholic, woody, herbal and spicy with a green nuance.

Properties of OIL OF SPIKE

Boiling point:	183 °C(lit.)
Density	0.893 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.47(lit.)
FEMA	3033 \| SPIKE LAVENDER OIL (LAVANDULA SPP.)
Flash point:	151 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
form	neat
Odor	at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. camphor herbal lavandin rosemary woody
optical activity	[α]20/D 2.5°, neat
EPA Substance Registry System	Oils, spike (8016-78-2)

Safety information for OIL OF SPIKE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H226:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction.