Tagetes minuta extract

Tagetes minuta extract (CAS 91770-75-1) is a botanical extract derived from the wild marigold plant, used commercially as a flavoring agent and fragrance ingredient. Its characteristic profile makes it a recognized raw material. The extract features a distinctive herbaceous, anise-like scent profile that is highly valued in both flavor formulation and cosmetic fragrance development across various industrial applications.

In fragrance compounding, it contributes distinctive green, fruity-herbal top notes to fine fragrances, personal care products, and functional cosmetics such as lotions and hair care formulations. Food and beverage manufacturers incorporate it as a natural flavoring component in products where complex herbal or citrus-adjacent profiles are required for specific consumer taste preferences.

Cosmetic formulators also use it in skin care and body care lines where botanical-sourced fragrance ingredients are preferred over synthetic alternatives to meet modern market demands. Its flavor applications extend to seasoning blends and specialty food products targeting clean-label or natural ingredient positioning, ensuring compliance with high FCC quality standards.

Tagetes minuta extract is typically supplied as a liquid extract or essential oil, with the essential oil form being the most commercially prevalent format for industrial procurement. Standard supply grades include cosmetic-grade and food-grade specifications. Packaging is generally offered in small drums or containers suited to flavor and fragrance industry purchasing volumes.