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origanum majorana oil

General Material Information

Preferred name origanum majorana oil
Trivial Name Oils, marjoram, sweet
Short Description essential oil obtained from the herbs of the sweet marjoram, origanum majorana l., labiatae
CAS Number 8015-01-8
FEMA Number 2663
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FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 8015-01-8 ; MARJORAM, SWEET, OIL (MAJORANA HORTENSIS MOENCH (ORIGANUM MAJORANA L.))
Synonyms
  • essential oil obtained from the herbs of the sweet marjoram, origanum majorana l., labiatae
  • majorana hortensis moench oil
  • marjoram cultivated egypt
  • marjoram EO
  • marjoram EO egypt
  • sweet marjoram oil
  • marjoram oil - sweet type
  • marjoram oil egypt
  • sweet marjoram oil india organic
  • marjoram oil sweet
  • marjoram oil sweet spanish FCC
  • marjoram oil, sweet
  • origanum majorana l. oil
  • Oils, marjoram, sweet
  • Marjoram oil
  • Oil of Marjoram
  • Majorana hortensis oil

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Literature & References

origanum majorana l. oil
Canada Domestic Sub. List:8015-01-8
Pubchem (sid):135362110
Publications by PubMed
Antimicrobial and antioxidant activities and chemical characterization of essential oils of Thymusvulgaris, Rosmarinusofficinalis, and Origanummajorana from northeastern México.
Effect of the ultrasound-assisted preliminary maceration on the efficiency of the essential oil distillation from selected herbal raw materials.
In Vitro Susceptibility of Brazilian Pythium insidiosum Isolates to Essential Oils of Some Lamiaceae Family Species.
Oxidative damage and nephrotoxicity induced by prallethrin in rat and the protective effect of Origanum majorana essential oil.
Clinical and mycological evaluation of an herbal antifungal formulation in canine Malassezia dermatitis.
Amelioration of prallethrin-induced oxidative stress and hepatotoxicity in rat by the administration of Origanum majorana essential oil.
Antimutagenic effect of Origanum majorana L. essential oil against prallethrin-induced genotoxic damage in rat bone marrow cells.
Efficacy of plant essential oils on postharvest control of rots caused by fungi on different stone fruits in vivo.
In vitro antibacterial effects of five volatile oil extracts against intramacrophage Brucella abortus 544.
Chemical diversity of wild growing Origanum majorana in Cyprus.
Modification of fatty acid, essential oil and phenolic contents of salt-treated sweet marjoram (Origanum majorana L.) according to developmental stage.
Culture conditions and salt effects on essential oil composition of sweet marjoram (Origanum majorana) from Tunisia.
Pain relief assessment by aromatic essential oil massage on outpatients with primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized, double-blind clinical trial.
Inhibitory effects of various essential oils and individual components against extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) produced by Klebsiella pneumoniae and their chemical compositions.
Chemical composition and fumigant toxicity of some essential oils against Ephestia kuehniella.
Salt effects on Origanum majorana fatty acid and essential oil composition.
Free radical scavenging and antiacetylcholinesterase activities of Origanum majorana L. essential oil.
A novel wound healing ointment: a formulation of Hypericum perforatum oil and sage and oregano essential oils based on traditional Turkish knowledge.
An attempt of postharvest orange fruit rot control using essential oils from Mediterranean plants.
Chemical composition and antioxidant and anti-Listeria activities of essential oils obtained from some Egyptian plants.
Matrix solid-phase dispersion (MSPD) in chromatographic analysis of essential oils in herbs.
[Antioxidant properties of essential oils].
Seasonal variation in the essential oil composition of Origanum majorana L. cultivated in Egypt.
Protective Effect of Origanum majorana L. 'Marjoram' on various models of gastric mucosal injury in rats.
Ovicidal and adulticidal activities of Origanum majorana essential oil constituents against insecticide-susceptible and pyrethroid/malathion-resistant Pediculus humanus capitis (Anoplura: Pediculidae).
RAPD-based method for the quality control of Mediterranean oregano and its contribution to pharmacognostic techniques.
Identification and characterization of simple sequence repeat markers from a glandular Origanum vulgare expressed sequence tag.
Application of Origanum majorana L. essential oil as an antimicrobial agent in sausage.
Effects of marjoram volatile oil and grape seed extract on ethanol toxicity in male rats.
Comparison of different extraction methods for the determination of essential oils and related compounds from aromatic plants and optimization of solid-phase microextraction/gas chromatography.
Antimicrobial activity of some essential oils against microorganisms deteriorating fruit juices.
Antimicrobial effects of selected plant essential oils on the growth of a Pseudomonas putida strain isolated from meat.
Vapor phase toxicity of marjoram oil compounds and their related monoterpenoids to Blattella germanica (Orthoptera: Blattellidae).
Protective effect of volatile oil, alcoholic and aqueous extracts of Origanum majorana on lead acetate toxicity in mice.
Antimicrobial activity of five essential oils against origin strains of the Enterobacteriaceae family.
[Changes in the composition of the essential oil in stored marjoram].
The effects of temperature and pressure on the characteristics of the extracts from high-pressure CO(2) extraction of Majorana hortensis Moench.
GC-MS analysis of essential oils from some Greek aromatic plants and their fungitoxicity on Penicillium digitatum.
Monoterpenes in the essential oil of Origanum majorana.
Effect of Majorana hortensis oil on metamorphosis of Aedes aegypti.
Site of Monoterpene Biosynthesis in Majorana hortensis Leaves.
Effects of some growth hormones on plant vigour and volatile oil of Origanum majorana L.
The effect of CMH on growth, volatile oil, and carbohydrate content on Majorana hortensis Mnch. prior and after cutting.
The seasonal variations of growth and volatile oil in the two introduced types of Majorana hortensis Mnch., grown in Egypt.
[Studies of the daily rhythm of etheric oils. 2. Daily fluctuations of the content of etheric oil in Majorana hortensis Moench].
[The influence of nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash on the yield and content of volatile oil in marjoram (Majorana hortensis Moench). II].

Other Information

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

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 7.406 to 7.539
Refractive Index 1.47 to 1.475 @ 20 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 46.67 °C TCC
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 5.915 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No
Stability
non-discoloring in most media Unspecified
alkali Unspecified

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Spicy
spicy, herbal, green, minty, tropical, camphoreous, tea, sweet
Odor strength medium
Substantivity 12 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Luebke, William tgsc, (1996) At 100.00 %. spicy herbal green minty tropical camphoreous tea
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 16, No. 4, 45, (1991) Sweet, herbal, green minty with a tropical camphoreous nuance
Flavor Type: Herbal
herbal, tea, spicy, minty, green, curry
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 16, No. 4, 45, (1991) At 40.00 ppm. Herbal, tea, spice, minty, with a green curry note
For flavor creation, savoury and tea notes Herbal spicy tea woody

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Amber, Cardamom oil replacer, Fern, Herbal, Nutmeg, Oriental, Woody
Cosmetic purposes Perfuming agents

Safety Information

Safety information

European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi N - Irritant, Dangerous for the environment.
R 10 - Flammable.
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes.
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 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
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 > 5000 mg/kg
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 14, Pg. 467, 1976.

oral-rat LD50 2240 mg/kg
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 14, Pg. 469, 1976.

Dermal Toxicity:
skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 14, Pg. 469, 1976.

skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 14, Pg. 467, 1976.

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
contains the following IFRA (Annex) restricted components: (non-analysis max. level reference only)
(E)-2-hexen-1-al Max. Found:
geraniol Max. Found: 0.3 % and Reason: Sensitization
citronellol Max. Found:
carvone Max. Found: 0.4 % and Reason: Sensitization
Recommendation for origanum majorana oil usage levels up to:
6.0000 % 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 ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -15.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -4.20000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: -8.00000
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -1.00000
fruit ices: -1.00000
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -4.00000
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

EPI System: View
Daily Med:search
Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System:Search
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):8015-01-8
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WISER:UN 1993
WGK Germany:3
origanum majorana l. oil
Chemidplus:0008015018