Flavors & Fragrances
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Clary sage oil
CAS Number
8016-63-5
FEMA Number
FEMA 2321
What is Clary sage oil?
Clary sage oil (CAS 8016-63-5), also known as oil of muscatel, is a steam-distilled essential oil derived from Salvia sclarea grown primarily in Mediterranean and Eastern European regions. FEMA 2321.
Where is Clary sage oil used?
- Fine fragrance and personal care: warm, herbaceous, slightly musky top-to-heart notes in perfumes, shampoos and skin care
- Food and beverage: natural flavoring in alcoholic drinks, particularly vermouths and muscatel-type wines
- Aromatherapy and wellness: massage oils, bath preparations and diffuser blends
- Scalp care and hair treatment products use it as a botanical fragrance component.
Commercial specifications
- Packaged in small drums to bulk containers
- Quality benchmarked against ISO 3516 and FEMA-recognized flavor grades
Other Names (Synonyms)
Oils, clary sage|Oil of muscatel|Sage oil Clary|Oils, Salviasclarea|MİSK ADAÇAYI YAĞI
What are the physical properties of Clary sage oil?
Boiling Point 210 °C(lit.)
Density 0.89 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Flash Point 187 °F
Odor at 100.00 %. herbal floral green spicy hay lavender tea soapy pimenta dill
Refractive Index n 20/D 1.458(lit.)
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Clary sage oil?
WGK (Germany) 2