Cananga (Flowers) Essential Oil Distillation Plant

A Cananga flowers essential oil distillation plant is a specialized facility designed to extract high-quality essential oil from the flowers of Cananga odorata, commonly known as ylang-ylang. This essential oil is treasured for its rich, sweet, and floral fragrance, extensively used in perfumery, aromatherapy, and cosmetics due to its soothing and mood-enhancing properties.

The extraction process primarily involves steam distillation. Freshly harvested Cananga flowers are carefully cleaned and loaded into stainless steel distillation chambers. Steam is passed through the flowers at controlled temperature and pressure, vaporizing the volatile aromatic compounds. The steam and oil vapors are then condensed, allowing the essential oil to separate from the hydrosol (floral water). The collected oil is filtered and stored in airtight, dark glass containers to preserve its delicate aroma and therapeutic qualities.

Modern Cananga essential oil distillation plants feature advanced boilers, stainless steel distillation units, condensers, oil separators, and automated controls for precise regulation of temperature and pressure. These technologies maximize oil yield and ensure consistent quality. The essential oil contains key components such as benzyl acetate, linalool, and geranyl acetate, which contribute to its characteristic fragrance and benefits. The plant complies with strict hygiene and safety standards, producing oil suitable for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and aromatherapy applications.