kunzea ericoides leaf oil

Kunzea ericoides leaf oil is a volatile essential oil extracted from the leaves of Kunzea ericoides, a plant species in the Myrtaceae family. This oil exhibits a distinctive sweet medicinal aroma combined with coniferous, floral, fresh green, and lemon notes, which contribute to its unique olfactory profile. Known also as kanuka leaf oil and white tea tree oil, it is frequently used in fragrance formulations for its aromatic complexity. The oil is collected through steam distillation of the fresh leaves. Structurally, it contains various terpenes and related volatile compounds typical of Myrtaceae-sourced oils. Further chemical and physical data are available in the PubChem database. This natural oil is valued in perfumery and aroma chemistry for its fresh and sweet herbal scent profile.

Kunzea ericoides leaf oil occurs naturally in the leaves of the Kunzea ericoides plant. This oil is primarily utilized as a fragrance agent in cosmetic and personal care products, enhancing aromatic compositions with its sweet and fresh medicinal character. Due to its composition and sensory attributes, it lends itself well to formulations requiring coniferous or herbal notes. The oil's use is guided by standards such as the IFRA (Global) Code of Practice, which provides recommendations for safe incorporation levels in fragrance products. It does not find use as a flavoring agent, as specified in regulatory guidelines, limiting its application specifically to olfactory enhancement within fragrance industries.

Kunzea ericoides leaf oil is characterized by its solubility profile and sensory attributes important to formulation scientists. It is soluble in alcohol solvents, facilitating its incorporation into ethanol-based fragrance solutions, but remains insoluble in water, requiring appropriate emulsification for aqueous products. The oil’s volatility and fresh green lemon aroma make it suitable for top-note contributions in perfumery blends. The sweet medicinal and coniferous floral scent components stem from its terpene-based constituents, which influence both its scent longevity and evaporation rate. These physicochemical properties determine its behavior in product matrices, guiding formulators in solvent selection and stability considerations.

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fragrance agents
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for kunzea ericoides leaf oil flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

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