Description

Essential Oil of Tea Tree is a natural, highly concentrated volatile oil renowned for its potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. This makes it a critical functional ingredient for formulators seeking natural efficacy in personal care and wellness products. It is extensively utilized across the cosmetics, personal care, aromatherapy, and household cleaning industries for its broad-spectrum activity and consumer appeal.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Key ingredient in anti-acne creams, shampoos for dandruff control, and natural deodorants for its antibacterial action.
• Aromatherapy & Wellness Products: Used in diffuser blends, massage oils, and inhalants for its purifying and invigorating scent profile.
• Topical Therapeutic Preparations: Incorporated into ointments, balms, and salves aimed at soothing minor skin irritations, cuts, and insect bites.
• Natural Household Cleaners: Serves as a powerful active agent in natural surface disinfectants, laundry additives, and air fresheners.
• Oral Hygiene Products: Found in natural mouthwashes and toothpastes for its plaque-fighting and breath-freshening qualities.
• Pet Care Products: Used in shampoos and sprays for pets to address skin conditions and odor control.

Basic Information

Product Name	Essential Oil of Tea Tree
CAS No.	308064-79-1
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture; primarily terpinen-4-ol, γ-terpinene, α-terpinene
Molecular Weight	N/A (Natural mixture)
Synonyms	Tea Tree Oil; Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil; Melaleuca Oil; Australian Tea Tree Oil; TTO; Terpinen-4-ol Type Tea Tree Oil; Oleum Melaleucae Alternifoliae; Ti-Tree Oil
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Essential Oil of Tea Tree is sourced and processed under strict quality protocols to ensure consistent purity and bioactivity. Quality is verified against key industry parameters for natural oils. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing composition and purity are available for every batch to support your regulatory and formulation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, prolonged exposure to air, heat, or direct light should be avoided to maintain potency and shelf life.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic, fresh, camphoraceous
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard for Tea Tree Oil
Relative Density (20°C)	0.885 - 0.906
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.475 - 1.482
Optical Rotation (20°C)	+5° to +15°
Assay (Terpinen-4-ol, GC)	≥ 30%
Assay (1,8-Cineole, GC)	≤ 15%
Solubility	Practically insoluble in water; miscible with ethanol and oils

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.