piper matico leaf oil

Piper matico leaf oil is a natural essential oil obtained from the leaves of the Piper matico plant, recognized for its distinct spicy aroma combining camphor, peppery, minty, and woody notes. Also known as matico leaf oil (piper matico), this oil is a complex mixture of volatile compounds imparting a characteristic scent profile. The oil's chemical structure and composition can be explored further via controlled-vocabulary resources such as PubChem. Sourced primarily through steam distillation from fresh leaves of the Piper matico species, the product has specialized applications restricted to informational use rather than commercial flavoring or fragrance formulations due to limited safety and regulatory data.

Piper matico leaf oil is derived from the leaves of the Piper matico plant, native to various regions in South America. While it contains distinctive spicy, camphor-like aroma compounds, its current industrial applications do not include use in fragrances or flavorings. Instead, the oil's value lies in informational studies related to its sensory profile and chemical constituents. Regulatory frameworks such as FEMA (US) have not listed this oil as an approved flavoring agent or fragrance ingredient. In research contexts, its scent attributes may serve as a natural reference point or for botanical studies. Its use remains largely exploratory without defined consumer product applications.

Piper matico leaf oil demonstrates solubility in alcohols but is insoluble in water, indicating lipophilic characteristics typical of essential oils. This selective solubility influences its behavior in formulations, favoring alcohol-based solvents for extraction, dilution, or analytical processes. The oil’s volatile constituents are responsible for the spicy, camphoraceous aroma profile, which could affect volatility and stability depending on storage conditions. Such properties are significant when considering processing or potential application environments, even though this oil is not employed in commercial fragrance or flavor products. Understanding these properties assists in appropriate handling and research use.

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

Safety information

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GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
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Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
information only not used for fragrances or flavors
Recommendation for piper matico leaf oil usage levels up to:
	not for fragrance use.
Recommendation for piper matico leaf oil flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

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