green pepper oil

Green pepper oil is obtained from the fruit of Capsicum annuum, often recognized as green bell pepper. This natural oil presents a medium-strength green odor characterized by fresh bell pepper nuances and carries a matching green flavor profile. Known also by names such as bell pepper oil, pepper green oil, and green chillies oil, this extract offers sensory qualities valuable to the flavor and fragrance industry. The oil is referenced in chemical databases like PubChem under the preferred term green capsicum annuum fruit oil. Extraction typically involves steam distillation of fresh Capsicum annuum fruits, ensuring preservation of the green, fresh aroma components.

Green pepper oil naturally occurs in the fruit of the bell pepper plant, Capsicum annuum. This oil finds its principal application as a flavor and fragrance agent, contributing fresh, green, and slightly pungent notes to complex formulations. It is employed to impart natural green pepper nuances in food flavorings, beverages, and personal care products. Its use is regulated by standards such as IFRA (Global), which governs fragrance ingredient safety in formulations. The oil demonstrates potential in enhancing aroma complexity where fresh, vegetal tones are desired, often complementing other spice or herbal notes.

Chemically, green pepper oil exhibits a distinct optical rotation within the range of -1° to -23°, indicative of its chiral constituents. It is soluble in alcohol but insoluble in water, which affects its formulation parameters. The oil retains stability for at least 24 months when stored in a cool, dry place shielded from heat and light, providing practical shelf life for commercial use. Its medium olfactory strength and substantivity up to 48 hours at 100% concentration support prolonged sensory impact. Such physico-chemical traits guide its integration into flavor or fragrance matrices where solvent compatibility and aroma persistence are critical.

	capsicum annuum l. fruit oil
Canada Domestic Sub. List:	84625-29-6
Pubchem (sid):	135280734

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

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flavor and fragrance agents
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capsicum annuum l. fruit oil

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