murraya koenigii leaf oil india

Murraya koenigii leaf oil India is a volatile essential oil obtained by steam distillation from the fresh leaves of Murraya koenigii, a plant in the Rutaceae family related to the curry tree. This oil exhibits a green, spicy, camphoraceous, cedarwood-like aroma with woody undertones, characteristic of the curry leaf scent. Known by synonyms such as curry leaf oil India and sweet neem leaf oil, it comprises a complex mixture of terpenoid and aromatic compounds. The oil's sensory and chemical profile links directly to its botanical source and traditional usage in culinary and fragrance contexts. For further chemical details, see its controlled vocabulary link on PubChem. It is primarily sourced from Indian plant material, where the curry leaves are harvested and distilled to produce the oil.

This oil occurs naturally in the curry leaf plant, Murraya koenigii, native to the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. Its composition lends itself to use as a flavoring agent, imparting a distinctive spicy note in culinary applications, as well as in perfumery for its green and woody aroma profile. Additionally, it serves as a natural preservative compound in cosmetic formulations. Its application as a flavor and fragrance agent aligns with IFRA (Global) standards, and usage levels are recommended to not exceed 2.0% in fragrance concentrates to comply with safety guidelines. The oil's features make it suitable for incorporation into natural and synthetically inspired product formulations where a spicy, woody green note is desired.

Murraya koenigii leaf oil India demonstrates solubility in alcohols, facilitating its integration into ethanol-based formulations, whereas it is insoluble in water. Its volatile nature underscores its rapid evaporation and scent release, which influences its use in flavor and fragrance products. The green, camphoraceous aroma stems from its chemical constituents, which likely include terpenes and oxygenated compounds. Its physical state as a volatile oil and its aroma profile are important considerations for stability and compatibility in product development, requiring careful formulation to retain olfactory characteristics. The oil's lipophilic nature suggests good miscibility with other essential and volatile oils.

Pubchem (cas):

876068-15-4

Export Tariff Code:	3301.29.6000
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FAO:	BASIC PRINCIPLES OF STEAM DISTILLATION

Safety information

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:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
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)
farnesol	Max. Found:
geraniol	Max. Found:
Recommendation for murraya koenigii leaf oil india usage levels up to:
	2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.

Safety references

EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data

EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data