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  • Infuse herbs in C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate?

    Posted by Nat123 on September 2, 2018 at 8:25 pm

    Is it possible to infuse dried herbs (calendula, plantain, comfrey, etc.) in C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate? If so, what is the preferred method? 

    Thank you in advance for your input!

    Doreen replied 6 years, 3 months ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  • Doreen

    Member
    September 4, 2018 at 3:06 pm

    Personally, I have never seen C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate being used as carrier for herbal infusions, usually it’s soybean or sunflower oil.
    Maybe it has something to do with the fatty acid profile, polarity or the price, I don’t know, maybe other forum members can help.

    Good luck!

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