nutmeg oil

essential oil steam-distilled from the dried kernels of the ripe seeds of the nutmeg, myristica fragrans, myristicaceae

CAS: 8008-45-5 spicy spicy

Identification

Namenutmeg oil
IUPACmyristica fragrans houtt. fruit oil
CAS Number8008-45-5
FDA UNIIZ1CLM48948
MDL NumberMFCD00147761

Regulatory

FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices182.10
FEMA Number2793
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)8008-45-5 ; NUTMEG, OIL (MYRISTICA FRAGRANS HOUTT.)
FDA RegulationFDA PART 182 -- SUBSTANCES GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE

Physical Properties

Appearance pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.88000 to 0.91000 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.322 to 7.572
Refractive Index 1.47500 to 1.48800 @ 20.00 °C.
Optical Rotation +8.00 to +30.00
Boiling Point 165.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Flash Point 109.00 °F. TCC ( 42.78 °C. )
Shelf Life 24.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly.
Storage store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water
Stability bath foam

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesperfuming agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength medium
Substantivity 52 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Odor Description
at 100.00 %.
Spice, nutmeg, woody, terpy, slightly piney
Spicy, rising, hot, peppery, woody
sweet warm terpeney rubbery peppery herb nutmeg sweet warm-spicy
Spicy, warm, woody
Spicy, warm, powdery, woody, terpenic
Spicy, warm, powdery, woody, terpenic
Odor sample from CA Aromatics Company Inc.
Taste Description
spicy woody terpenic aromatic peppery nut skin resinous anisic
at 30.00 ppm.
Spicy warm powdery woody terpenic

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rat LD50 2620 mg/kg
Dermal Toxicityskin-rabbit LD50 > 10000 mg/kg
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
IFRA Critical EffectSensitization
fragrance material specification1.2
Recommendation for nutmeg oil usage levels up to2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum1.20000
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings2.00000
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy-
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy-
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

a la mode FR aldehydic FR balsam cabochard FR cassia FR christmas FR crabapple blossom FL egg nog FR fern FR gingerbread FR herbal FR lavender FR moss FR musk navy's nosegay FR oriental FR pumpkin pie FR sandalwood FR spice tabu

Natural Occurrence

nutmeg seed

Synonyms

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