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HAPPY EASTER from Mitra Ayu
As we approach the Easter holiday, we at PT MITRA AYU would like to take a moment to wish all of our employees, customers and friends a...
Apr 9, 20231 min read


Myristicin as Pharmacological and Therapeutic Agent
Myristicin was first discovered in nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) [1]. This compound with the IUPAC name of 4-methoxy-6-prop-2-enyl-1,3-benz...
Apr 3, 20232 min read

Refractive Index for Quality Test of Essential Oil
We have discussed in detail about the Acid Value and the Optical Rotation testings in the previous articles. Today, we will explain...
Mar 27, 20232 min read


(E)-β-Caryophyllene: A flavor agent with numerous bioactivities
β-Caryophyllene (C15H24) (Figure 1) with CAS # 87-44-5, chemically called by (1R,4E,9S)-4, 11, 11-trimethyl-8-methylidenebicyclo[7.2.0]un...
Mar 20, 20234 min read


The Chemistry of Basic Taste
Flavor is a combination of aroma and taste. We detect taste via our taste buds that are placed on our tongues. The taste buds are doing...
Mar 13, 20232 min read


Eugenol: Source, processing, and its derivative compounds
Eugenol (C10H12O2, Figure 1, a) is a phenylpropanoid compound with the IUPAC name of 4-allyl-2-methoxyphenol and biosynthesized from the...
Mar 6, 202310 min read


Video: A Journey Toward Sustainable Massoia
As the world leader of Massoia Lactone products, Mitra Ayu has been actively working toward a sustainable future of Massoia. Massoia tree...
Feb 26, 20231 min read


New Product: Natural Geranyl Acetate ex. Indonesian Citronella Oil
Geraniol (trans-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol) is an acyclic monoterpene alcohol with a pleasant aroma found in the essential oil plants...
Feb 20, 20232 min read


Piperine: An Alkaloid Compound from Black Pepper
Black pepper is one of the most used spices in the world and is cultivated in more than 26 countries [1]. Although originally Black...
Feb 13, 20232 min read


New Product: Patchouli oil CO2 (SFE)
PT Mitra Ayu is proud to announce our newest addition to our Patchouli product portfolio: Patchouli oil CO2 (SFE) CAS# : 8014-09-3...
Feb 6, 20231 min read
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