Litsea cubeba oil

Litsea cubeba oil (CAS 68855-99-2), also listed under FEMA 3846, is a natural essential oil cold-pressed or steam-distilled from the fruit of the Litsea cubeba plant, native to East and Southeast Asia.

Where is Litsea cubeba oil used?

• Food and beverage: natural flavoring agent in confectionery, beverages and baked goods
• Fragrance: cost-effective alternative to lemon or lemongrass oil in soaps and detergents
• Personal care: shampoos and body washes
• Cosmetics: antimicrobial preservation component for shelf-life extension
• Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical: topical preparations and oral care products
• It delivers a fresh, intense lemon-citrus character for flavor and fragrance applications.

Commercial specifications

• Packaging from small drums to bulk quantities
• Natural and certified organic grades offered by select suppliers