Chamomile oil
What is Chamomile oil?
Chamomile oil (CAS 8002-66-2), also sold as Matricaria Oil and Matricaria Flower Oil, is a steam-distilled essential oil derived from chamomile flowers.
Where is Chamomile oil used?
- Personal care: skin-conditioning component in creams, serums and hair care products for sensitive-skin formulations
- Flavor houses: floral-herbaceous notes, referenced under FEMA 2273, in teas, confectionery and botanical beverages
- Pharmaceuticals: topical preparations and oral care products
- Home care: fragrance contributor in fabric softeners and mild cleaning products
- It functions as a fragrance ingredient and flavoring agent.
Commercial specifications
- Liquid, pale blue to deep blue depending on chamazulene content and processing method
- Cosmetic-grade and food-grade specifications
- Quality benchmarks aligned to Ph. Eur. monographs
- Small packaging to bulk drums
Other Names (Synonyms)
Matricariae aetheroleum|Matricaria Oil|Matricaria Flower Oil|German chamomile oil|Oils, chamomile, German|Oils, essential, chamomile|Essential oils, chamomile|Oils, essential, chamomile, German