angelica seed oil

Angelica seed oil, also known as angelica archangelica seed oil or angelica seed essential oil, is an essential oil obtained by steam distillation from the seeds of Angelica archangelica L., a plant in the umbelliferae family. This oil is visually a clear to pale yellow liquid displaying a complex odour characterized by fresh, terpenic, peppery, earthy, and musky notes. The sensory profile includes hints of ambrette and woody nuances. The chemical nature of the oil aligns it with terpenic essential oils, and it is referenced in databases such as PubChem. The oil is typically sourced from wild or cultivated angelica seeds through steam distillation, ensuring preservation of its aromatic compounds essential for use in flavor and fragrance industries.

Angelica seed oil naturally occurs in the seeds of Angelica archangelica, a biennial herb found in temperate regions. It has established applications as both a flavoring and fragrance agent due to its distinctive aromatic profile. The oil emits a strong fresh terpenic scent combined with musky and spicy aspects. According to FEMA (US) the oil is assigned number 2090 and is recognized for use within defined limits in flavor formulations. Its fragrance quality supports inclusion in perfumes, colognes, and personal care products. Additionally, it is employed as a flavoring substance, notably contributing herbal and musky notes to food products. Cosmetic uses focus on skin conditioning and perfuming, with regulatory oversight by IFRA (Global), which restricts furocoumarin-type components to concentration levels below 1 ppm in finished products to ensure safety.

Angelica seed oil exhibits a refractive index between 1.48 and 1.488 at 20°C and a specific gravity ranging from 0.853 to 0.876 at 25°C. The oil has moderate water solubility estimated at approximately 2.862 mg/L at 25°C, indicating limited polarity. Its flash point is recorded at 110°F (approximately 43°C), which suggests moderate ignition risk typical for essential oils. These properties impact handling, formulation, and storage requirements, as the oil’s density and solubility influence its miscibility in various solvents or product bases. The substantial substantivity of its odor, measured at approximately 244 hours at 100% concentration, confirms its persistence in fragrance applications. Such characteristics inform formulation strategies where volatile or semi-volatile aromatic compounds are necessary.

	angelica archangelica l. seed oil
Canada Domestic Sub. List:	8015-64-3
Pubchem (sid):	135305861

FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):	View
Export Tariff Code:	3301.29.6000
Typical G.C.
Wikipedia:	View
FAO:	BASIC PRINCIPLES OF STEAM DISTILLATION

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xn N - Harmful, Dangerous for the environment.
R 10 - Flammable. R 38 - Irritating to skin. R 43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact. R 51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R 65 - Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 24 - Avoid contact with skin. S 37 - Wear suitable gloves. S 61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet. S 62 - If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rat LD50 11160 mg/kg LIVER: OTHER CHANGES BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) KIDNEY, URETER, AND BLADDER: OTHER CHANGES Pharmazie. Vol. 14, Pg. 435, 1959. oral-mouse LD50 2200 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 13, Pg. 713, 1975.
Dermal Toxicity:
skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 13, Pg. 713, 1975.
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
IFRA fragrance material specification:
	May be used in cosmetic products, provided that the total concentration of furocoumarin-like substances in the finished cosmetic product do not exceed 1ppm.
contains the following IFRA (Annex) restricted components: (non-analysis max. level reference only)
omega-pentadecalactone	Max. Found: 0.29 % and Reason: Sensitization
alpha-bisabolol	Max. Found: 0.2 % and Reason: Sensitization
longifolene	Max. Found: 0.5 % and Reason: Sensitization
Recommendation for angelica seed oil usage levels up to:
	3.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 3
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		average usual ppm	average maximum ppm
baked goods:		-	2.20000
beverages(nonalcoholic):		-	6.30000
beverages(alcoholic):		-	32.00000
breakfast cereal:		-	-
cheese:		-	-
chewing gum:		-	-
condiments / relishes:		-	-
confectionery froastings:		-	-
egg products:		-	-
fats / oils:		-	-
fish products:		-	-
frozen dairy:		-	1.40000
fruit ices:		-	1.40000
gelatins / puddings:		-	5.00000
granulated sugar:		-	-
gravies:		-	-
hard candy:		-	1.90000
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:		-	-

Safety references

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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):8015-64-3

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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

WISER:UN 1993

WGK Germany:3

angelica archangelica l. seed oil

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