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asarum europaeum oil

Asarum europaeum oil is a natural essential oil with a sharp, peppery, woody aroma used primarily in fragrance formulations.

General Material Description

Asarum europaeum oil is an essential oil derived from the plant Asarum europaeum, commonly referred to as hazelwort or European wild ginger. The oil is characterized by a sharp, peppery, warm, and woody odor profile, which makes it desirable for use in oriental and woody fragrance blends. Synonymous names for this oil include European wild ginger oil and Asarum europaeum extract, reflecting its botanical source. This essential oil can be linked to the PubChem database under compound identification number 135355010. Typically obtained through steam distillation of the plant material, this oil embodies the characteristic odor of its botanical origin and is primarily utilized in fragrance applications rather than flavoring.

Occurrence, Applicability & Potential Uses

The source of asarum europaeum oil is the wild ginger plant, Asarum europaeum, which naturally occurs in temperate regions of Europe. Its unique aroma has rendered it suitable for use as a fragrance agent, especially in compositions requiring oriental or woody odor facets. According to the IFRA (Global) standards, while it is recognized as a fragrance material, its use in flavor applications is not recommended. The oil's distinctive peppery and warm notes make it valuable for enriching complex scent formulas in perfumery and aromatic products. Its natural origin and characteristic scent profile contribute to its selectivity in fragrance development.

Physico-Chemical Properties Summary

Asarum europaeum oil exhibits a complex mixture of volatile organic compounds responsible for its sharp and warm peppery aroma. At full concentration, it delivers a woody and spicy odor that is both sharp and warm, reflecting its diterpene and phenylpropanoid constituents. These properties contribute to its solubility and volatility, which are critical for fragrance formulation. The oil's physical state as a liquid with moderate volatility facilitates its blending with various carrier oils and aromatic blends. No significant hazard classifications have been identified under OSHA standards, supporting its handling as a fragrance raw material under appropriate guidelines.

FAQ

What is asarum europaeum oil and what are its main characteristics?
Asarum europaeum oil is an essential oil extracted from the European wild ginger plant, Asarum europaeum. It is noted for its sharp, peppery, woody, and warm fragrance characteristics, making it distinctive in aromatic profiles. Known also as hazelwort oil, this compound is primarily used in perfumery to impart oriental and woody notes. It is chemically complex and valued for its acute sensory impact in fragrance compositions.
Where does asarum europaeum oil come from and how is it used?
The oil is sourced naturally from the Asarum europaeum plant, which grows in temperate European regions. Extraction typically involves steam distillation of the plant parts, yielding the fragrant essential oil. It finds application mainly as a fragrance agent rather than as a flavoring substance. Incorporation in perfumes, aromatic blends, and colognes leverages its spicy and woody odor characteristics to enhance scent complexity.
What regulatory considerations and safety information exist for asarum europaeum oil?
Asarum europaeum oil is recognized under the IFRA (Global) Code of Practice as a fragrance material with no identified hazard classifications under OSHA's 29 CFR 1910 standards. Usage in flavoring is not recommended according to current guidelines. Safety assessments, including those by the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM), are available for reference. No specific precautionary or hazard statements are mandated, but standard handling procedures for fragrance oils apply.

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Literature & References

asarum europaeum oil
Pubchem (sid):135355010
Publications by PubMed
[Phytobiological (phytopharmacological) studies on phenylpropane derivatives from Asarum europaeum L. 10th Communication: Active principles of Asarum europaeum L. (author's transl)].
[Studies on Asarum europaeum L. II. Clinical and therapeutic studies on Asarum europaeum L. as expectorant].
[Studies on Asarum Europaeum L. I. Pharmacodynamic studies on oil and products of Asarum europaeum L..].
[The Active Substances of Asarum europaeum.].
[Active substances of Asarum europaeum. 16. The local anesthetic activity of the phenylpropane derivatives].
[Is the differentiation of the species Asarum europaeum into chemovars justified? (author's transl)].
The content of trans-aconitic acid in Asarum europaeum L. determined by means of a chromatogram spectrophotometer.
[Effect of infusion and flavonoids of Asarum europaeum on experimental bronchial spasm].
[Studies of Asarum europaeum L. I. Internal structure of various organs].
[On the active substances of Asarum europaeum. 8. Flavonoids].
[ON THE ACTIVE SUBSTANCES OF ASARUM EUROPAEUM L. 3. THE ANTIBACTERIAL COMPOUNDS OF PLANTS].
[In vitro study of the expectorant effect of phenylpropane derivatives of hazelwort. 12. Active substances form Asarum europaeum. L].
[Influence of nutrition supply on the morphology and composition of the volatile oil in Asarum europaeum].
[Studies of Asarum europaeum L. II. Preliminary studies of the content of volatile oil and L-ascorbic acid in Herba Asari cum radicibus obtained at the Gdańsk coastal region].
[Hemiparesis in an abortion attempt with hazelwort tea decoction (Asarum europaeum)].
[Chemical grouping in medicinal plants. IV. Hereditary conditional differences in composition of etheric oil in Asarum europaeum L].
[On the active substances in Asarum europaeum L. 7].
[On the active agents in Asarum europaeum L. 4. Carbohydrates].
[Experience with the use of infusions of Asarum europaeum leaves in chronic circulatory insufficiency].
[Asarum europaeum L. in the light of phytochemical, toxicological, pharmacodynamic and clinical investigations].
Hepatic Metabolism of Carcinogenic β-Asarone.
Evaluation of the cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of aristolochic acid I - a component of Aristolochiaceae plant extracts used in homeopathy.
A relic of medieval folklore: Corpus Christi Octave herbal wreaths in Poland and their relationship with the local pharmacopoeia.
Seed consumption and dispersal of ant-dispersed plants by slugs.
A novel MADS-box gene subfamily with a sister-group relationship to class B floral homeotic genes.
The evolution of angiosperm seed proteins: a methionine-rich legumin subfamily present in lower angiosperm clades.
[Asarone and its biological properties].
The relationship between the redox state of Q A and photosynthesis in leaves at various carbon-dioxide, oxygen and light regimes.
New, rare and remarkable records of microfungi from the Slovakian Republic.
Comparison of GC-MS and TLC techniques for asarone isomers determination.
[Serious plant poisonings in Switzerland 1966-1994. Case analysis from the Swiss Toxicology Information Center].

Other Information

Export Tariff Code:3301.29.6000
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General Material Information

Preferred name asarum europaeum oil
Trivial Name Asarum europaeum, ext.
Short Description hazelwort oil
CAS Number 89957-74-4
ECHA Number 289-593-7
FDA UNII Search
Synonyms
  • european wild ginger oil
  • hazelwort oil
  • Asarum europaeum, ext.

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Peppery
sharp, peppery, spicy, woody, warm
General comment At 100.00 %. sharp peppery spicy woody warm

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Oriental , Woody

Safety Information

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:
fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for asarum europaeum oil flavor usage levels up to:
not for flavor use.

Safety references

Daily Med:search
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
asarum europaeum oil
Chemidplus:0089957744