ambrette seed oil CO2 extract

Ambrette seed oil CO2 extract, also known by its botanical name Hibiscus abelmoschus seed oil, is a natural essential oil extracted through supercritical carbon dioxide methods from the seeds of the Abelmoschus moschatus plant. This oil is characterized by a rich amber musk aroma that is often described as powdery, leathery, and slightly animalic. It is used primarily in fragrance and flavor formulations, providing a warm, musky amber note. The CAS number 8015-62-1 identifies this material uniquely in chemical registries. The oil is derived from the seeds of a tropical plant cultivated for its aromatic components and is recognized in various fragrance libraries and regulatory databases such as PubChem. Its distinctive musk scent makes it valuable in perfumery and flavoring applications.

Ambrette seed oil CO2 extract occurs naturally in the seeds of the Hibiscus abelmoschus plant, commonly referred to as ambrette. This oil is widely applied as a flavor and fragrance agent due to its characteristic amber, musk, and powdery notes. It has potential uses across many olfactory domains, including woody, oriental, floral, and balsamic scent profiles. In flavoring, it may complement herbal notes such as parsley leaf. The ingredient is recognized by FEMA (US) under number 2051, establishing its acceptance in flavor and fragrance formulations. Its natural musk aroma is valued in both perfume compositions and sensory enhancements for food and beverage products.

Ambrette seed oil CO2 extract exhibits limited solubility in water, with an estimated solubility of approximately 5.8 mg/L at 25 °C, and is considered insoluble in water under normal conditions. However, it dissolves readily in alcohol, facilitating its incorporation into various fragrance and flavor formulations. These solubility characteristics affect its handling and blending in product development. The oil’s amber and musk-scented components contribute to its volatility and sensory profile, making it suitable for imparting lasting fragrance in personal care and food products. It maintains stability under typical formulation temperatures, ensuring consistency in aroma delivery.

	hibiscus abelmoschus l. seed oil
Canada Domestic Sub. List:	8015-62-1
Pubchem (sid):	135354013

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Export Tariff Code:	1302.19.0000
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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
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Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 13, Pg. 705, 1975.
Dermal Toxicity:
skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 13, Pg. 705, 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
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
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Safety references

EPI System: View

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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):8015-62-1

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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

hibiscus abelmoschus l. seed oil

Chemidplus:0008015621