Chamomile extract

Chamomile extract (CAS 84082-60-0), also supplied under the botanical designations Matricaria chamomilla ext. and Matricaria recutita ext., is a plant-derived extract obtained from the flowers of German chamomile.

Where is Chamomile extract used?

• Food and beverage: flavoring in herbal teas and infusions
• Confectionery and functional drinks: recognizable chamomile flavor profile
• Personal care: fragrance in skin creams, lotions, shampoos and toners
• Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical: flavoring of oral dosage forms, herbal supplements and liquid preparations
• Aromatherapy blends and cosmetic fragrance compounds target natural or botanical-positioned lines.

Good to know: Standard grades include food-grade and cosmetic-grade specifications, with some suppliers offering material compliant with FCC requirements; other grades may meet Ph. Eur. monograph requirements for specific pharmaceutical applications.

Commercial specifications

• Liquid forms in aqueous, hydroglycolic or glycerin-based carriers
• Organic-certified material commercially available