Description

Parsnip Oils is a natural extract derived from the roots of the parsnip plant (*Pastinaca sativa*), primarily valued for its unique aromatic and flavoring properties. This product is essential for formulators seeking to impart authentic, earthy, and slightly sweet notes to a variety of end products. It finds significant application across the flavor and fragrance, cosmetic, and nutraceutical industries.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Used as a key natural flavoring agent in alcoholic beverages, gourmet foods, and confectionery, and as a fragrance component in perfumes and personal care products for its distinctive earthy aroma.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into skincare formulations such as creams, lotions, and soaps for its natural appeal and potential skin-conditioning properties.
• Aromatherapy & Wellness: Employed in essential oil blends and diffuser products for its grounding and calming aromatic profile.
• Natural Product Formulations: Serves as a botanical ingredient in dietary supplements and herbal remedies, leveraging the traditional uses of parsnip.
• Food & Beverage Processing: Acts as a natural flavor enhancer in specialty sauces, soups, and processed food products requiring a root vegetable character.
• Research & Development: Used in analytical laboratories and R&D centers as a reference standard or for studying the composition of natural plant extracts.

Basic Information

Product Name	Parsnip Oils
CAS No.	68917-22-6
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Parsnip Root Oil; Parsnip (*Pastinaca sativa*) Oil; Pastinaca sativa Root Extract; FEMA 2831; Parsnip Essential Oil; Wild Parsnip Oil; Garden Parsnip Oil; Pastinaca Oil
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Parsnip Oils are produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. We adhere to relevant standards for natural extracts, and our quality assurance includes testing for key parameters such as organoleptic properties, refractive index, and specific gravity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). Due to its highly volatile nature, keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Ensure containers are kept upright and sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to amber liquid
Odor	Characteristic, earthy, sweet parsnip aroma
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Refractive Index (20°C)	Contact for details
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	Contact for details
Acid Value	Contact for details
Peroxide Value	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 10 ppm

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