Table 1.
Physical properties of fractionated oregano.
| Oil | Code | Color | Odor | Specific Gravity 20 °C g/mL | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraction 1 | F1 | colorless | soft | 0.842 | 
| Fraction 2 | F2 | intermediate yellow | intermediate | 0.845 | 
| Fraction 3 | F3 | light yellow | intermediate | 0.859 | 
| Fraction 4 | F4 | light brown | strong | 0.884 | 
| Residual | R | strong brown | strong | 0.512 | 
| Pure essential oil | P-OEO | light brown | intermediate | 0.778 |