Oregano Oil (Origanum vulgare)
Common Name: Oregano Essential Oil
CAS: 8007-11-2
FEMA: 2828
HS CODE: 330129
100% NATURAL
Common Name: Oregano Essential Oil
| Botanical Name | Origanum vulgare |
|---|---|
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Plant Part Used | Leaves & Flowering Tops |
| Origin | India |
| Grades | Food / Flavour / Pharmaceutical / Cosmetic |
| Appearance | Clear to pale yellow or amber liquid |
|---|---|
| Odour | Strong, spicy, warm, herbaceous |
| Taste | Hot, pungent |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 0.930 – 0.970 |
|---|---|
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.500 – 1.520 |
| Optical Rotation | −5° to +5° |
| Acid Value | ≤ 3.0 mg KOH/g |
| Flash Point | > 70°C |
| Residue on Evaporation | ≤ 5.0% |
Carvacrol: 60 – 80%
Thymol: 2 – 5%
p-Cymene: 5 – 15%
γ-Terpinene: 5 – 15%
Linalool: ≤ 2%
*Natural variation may occur depending on origin and harvest.
Typical Analysis (Batch-wise COA supplied with shipment)
| Test Parameter | Specification | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear pale yellow liquid | Conforms |
| Odour | Strong spicy herbaceous | Conforms |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 0.930 – 0.970 | 0.952 |
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.500 – 1.520 | 1.511 |
| Optical Rotation | −5° to +5° | +1.6° |
| Carvacrol | 60 – 80% | 71.4% |
| Acid Value | ≤ 3.0 | 1.3 |
| Solubility in Alcohol | Clear | Conforms |
| Heavy Metals | < 10 ppm | Conforms |
| Microbial Count | Nil | Conforms |
Conclusion: The tested batch conforms to internal quality standards and is suitable for food, flavour, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and aromatherapy applications.