Rose oil

Rose oil (CAS 8007-01-0), also known as otto of roses, is a steam-distilled essential oil derived primarily from Rosa damascena and Rosa centifolia petals. Prized for its complex floral character, it functions as a premium fragrance and flavoring ingredient.

In fine fragrance and prestige cosmetics, it serves as a core heart note in perfumes, facial serums, and high-end skin creams where authentic floral character commands a market premium. Confectionery and bakery manufacturers incorporate it at trace levels.

This ingredient delivers a distinctive rose flavor in Turkish delight, chocolates, and specialty beverages. Personal care formulators use it in facial oils, toners, and hair treatments where the natural origin claim supports premium positioning.

Food-grade material meeting FEMA 2988 specifications is used by flavor houses to build rose flavor profiles in liqueurs, syrups, and botanical beverages. This ensures compliance with international food safety and flavoring standards.

Rose oil is supplied as a viscous liquid that may partially solidify at room temperature, typically packaged in small-volume units due to its high cost per kilogram. It is available in food-grade and cosmetic-grade specifications.

The quality of the material is benchmarked against ISO standards and regional pharmacopeial monographs such as USP, Ph.Eur., and BP. These standards ensure the purity and chemical composition of the oil.

Bulgarian and Turkish origins are the most commercially recognized, with origin certification commonly required by buyers. Suppliers provide detailed certificates of analysis to verify the botanical source and extraction method used.