Fennel oil

Fennel oil (CAS 8006-84-6), also marketed as fennel fruit oil, is a steam-distilled essential oil derived from the seeds of Foeniculum vulgare. With FEMA 2483 recognition, it is a commercially established ingredient across food flavoring, fragrance, and pharmaceutical applications. Its characteristic anise-like profile and recognized regulatory status make it a primary sourcing target for formulators across multiple industries. In food and beverage manufacturing, fennel oil delivers a clean, sweet-herbaceous flavor to confectionery, baked goods, and savory seasonings.

Personal care formulators incorporate it into oral care products, such as toothpastes and mouthwashes, as well as skin creams and massage oils where its aromatic profile supports product differentiation. Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers use it as a flavoring agent. The oil is frequently utilized in syrups, lozenges, and digestive preparations to improve palatability for the end consumer. Fragrance houses also source fennel oil as a top or middle note component in fine fragrances and functional scent applications.

Fennel oil is supplied as a mobile to slightly viscous liquid, typically pale yellow to colorless in appearance. It is available in food-grade and cosmetic-grade specifications, with quality benchmarks aligned to standards such as BP and Ph. Eur. The product also meets FCC requirements for food applications. Bulk supply is standard in drum and IBC quantities, with smaller packaging available for specialty or laboratory use to meet diverse procurement needs.