hop oil CO2 extract

Hop oil CO2 extract is a botanical extract obtained from Humulus lupulus, commonly known as hops. This oil is recognized for its characteristic green odor and spicy flavor, which are typical sensory traits associated with hops. The extract is obtained through supercritical carbon dioxide extraction, a method that preserves many aromatic and flavor compounds. Known synonyms include CO2 hop extract, hops CO2 extract, and hops oil CO2 extract. The substance is listed in public chemical databases such as PubChem and has a CAS number 8007-04-3. Sourced mainly from hop cones, the extract captures essential volatile constituents responsible for the unique scent and taste of hops, making it valuable in flavor and fragrance industries.

Hop oil CO2 extract occurs naturally in the hop plant (Humulus lupulus), where it contributes to the plant's aroma and flavor profile. Its primary applications include use as a flavoring agent, most notably in beer production where it imparts the distinctive spicy and herbal notes characteristic of hop-flavored brews. Additionally, the extract serves as an ingredient in cosmetic formulations, such as perfuming agents and tonics, valued for its aromatic qualities. The material's safety and usage standards are guided by regulations like FEMA (US), which oversee flavoring substances in food and beverages to ensure appropriate application levels and consumer protection.

Hop oil CO2 extract demonstrates solubility characteristics that influence its application in formulations. It is soluble in alcohol and has minimal solubility in water, approximately 0.01396 mg/L at 25 °C (estimated), which facilitates its use in alcoholic beverages like beer. The relatively low water solubility restricts its direct integration into aqueous systems without solubilizing agents. These physicochemical traits support its incorporation into fragrance and flavor blends where alcohol is a common solvent. The extract's green odor and spicy flavor profile stem from its complex mixture of volatile compounds preserved by the CO2 extraction method, contributing to its stability and performance in both cosmetic and food uses.

	humulus lupulus oil CO2 extract
Canada Domestic Sub. List:	8007-04-3
Pubchem (sid):	135306977

FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):	View
Export Tariff Code:	1302.13.0000
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
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Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-mouse LD50 3500 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: CYANOSIS BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA Arzneimittel-Forschung. Drug Research. Vol. 17, Pg. 79, 1967. oral-rat LD50 2700 mg/kg AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM: OTHER (DIRECT) PARASYMPATHOMIMETIC Arzneimittel-Forschung. Drug Research. Vol. 17, Pg. 79, 1967.
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:

cosmetic, 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

Safety references

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Safety and efficacy of a super critical carbon dioxide extract of Humulus lupulus L. flos when used as a feed flavouring for all animal species View page or View pdf

EPI System: View

EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):8007-04-3

EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data

EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

humulus lupulus oil CO2 extract

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