Curcuma oil

Curcuma oil (CAS 8024-37-1), also known as turmeric oil, is a steam-distilled essential oil derived from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa.

Where is Curcuma oil used?

• Food and beverage: imparts authentic turmeric flavor to seasonings and sauces
• Personal care: scent profile and antioxidant contribution in skin creams, hair oils, aromatherapy blends
• Fragrance compounding: warm base note in oriental and spice-forward compositions
• Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical: flavoring agent in softgels, oral liquids, herbal preparations
• It delivers the characteristic warm, spicy-earthy aroma of turmeric without the intense yellow pigmentation.

Good to know: Buyers should confirm origin and extraction method, as composition varies between Indian and other regional sources. Adherence to FCC or USP standards may be required depending on the specific application and regulatory needs.

Commercial specifications

• Quality assessed against optical rotation, refractive index, and GC profile to ensure consistency across batches
• Standard packaging ranging from small drums to bulk quantities