Cajuput extract

Cajuput extract (CAS 85480-37-1), derived from the leaves and twigs of Melaleuca cajuputi, has a fresh, camphoraceous aromatic profile.

Where is Cajuput extract used?

• Personal care: scalp treatments and cooling gels
• Topical preparations: sharp, medicinal scent and antioxidant activity
• Pharmaceuticals: topical analgesics and respiratory products such as chest rubs and inhalation preparations
• Food and beverage: flavoring agent in mints, lozenges and functional confectionery
• Fragrance compounding: medicinal or fresh-green accords in soaps and household products
• The extract concentrates cineole-rich fractions into a form suitable for formulation and compounding.

Good to know: Cineole content drives functional performance in medical applications. Buyers often request standardized cineole percentages to ensure batch consistency.

Commercial specifications

• Concentration and cineole content vary by supplier specification
• Packaging from small amber glass units to bulk drums