pennyroyal herb oil america

Pennyroyal herb oil America is an essential oil extracted from the herbs of the American pennyroyal plant, scientifically known as Hedeoma pulegioides. This oil exhibits a characteristic minty odor and flavor that is often described as herbal and fresh. Also referred to by synonyms such as American false pennyroyal oil, mosquito-plant herb oil, and mock pennyroyal oil, it belongs to the group of botanical essential oils utilized primarily in flavor and fragrance sectors. The chemical profile of the oil is detailed under controlled vocabulary in databases like PubChem, providing authoritative information on its molecular constituents. This oil is obtained through distillation from cultivated or wild-harvested Hedeoma pulegioides herb, linking it to natural sources typical of North American flora.

Pennyroyal herb oil America naturally occurs in the herbaceous plant Hedeoma pulegioides, commonly found across various North American regions. This botanical source contributes to the oil's unique minty sensory profile. The oil's primary applications lie in flavor and fragrance industries, where it serves as a minty note component in complex formulations. Additionally, it is utilized as a perfuming agent in cosmetic products, adding fresh herbal nuances. The use and safety of pennyroyal herb oil America are governed under IFRA (Global) standards, ensuring that concentrations within consumer products comply with international guidelines to maintain quality and responsible usage.

Pennyroyal herb oil America is characterized by physical and chemical properties that influence its formulation and application. It exhibits solubility in alcohol, facilitating its incorporation into alcohol-based products. While it is soluble in water at an estimated concentration of 173.7 mg/L at 25 °C, it does not exhibit full miscibility with water. The oil's minty aroma and flavor components provide herbal sensory experiences. These physicochemical traits affect its volatility, stability, and blending behavior, which are critical considerations in flavor and fragrance formulation processes. Understanding its solubility profiles helps in designing appropriate delivery systems and usage levels.

	hedeoma pulegioides l. oil
Canada Domestic Sub. List:	8007-44-1
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flavor and fragrance agents

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IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice

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hedeoma pulegioides l. oil

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