Description

Pine Needle Oil is a natural essential oil obtained by steam distillation from the needles of various pine tree species, primarily Pinus sylvestris. This product is valued for its fresh, balsamic, and woody aroma, which serves as a key building block in fragrance and flavor formulations. It is a critical raw material for industries requiring natural, forest-derived olfactory and flavoring agents, such as perfumery, aromatherapy, and food & beverage flavoring.

Application

• Fragrance & Perfumery: A core component in masculine scents, air fresheners, soaps, detergents, and cosmetic products for its fresh, clean, and invigorating pine aroma.
• Aromatherapy & Wellness: Used in diffuser blends, massage oils, and inhalants for its reputed properties to promote respiratory comfort and mental clarity.
• Flavoring Agent: Employed to impart a characteristic piney, woody note to food products, confectionery, beverages, and oral care items like toothpaste and mouthwash.
• Industrial & Household Products: Acts as a natural scenting agent and mild disinfectant in cleaning solutions, polishes, and biocidal formulations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a starting material or processing aid in the synthesis of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and medicinal compounds.
• Natural & Botanical Extracts: A key ingredient in the production of high-value natural extracts and oleoresins for the nutraceutical and supplement industries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pine Needle Oil
CAS No.	8000-26-8
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture; Main components include α-Pinene, β-Pinene, δ-3-Carene, Limonene
Molecular Weight	N/A (Mixture)
Synonyms	Pine Oil; Dwarf Pine Needle Oil; Fir Needle Oil; Pine Needle Extract; Essential Oil of Pine; Oleum Pini; Pinus sylvestris oil; Scotch Pine Oil; Siberian Pine Needle Oil; Abies Alba Oil; Pine Tar Oil (related)
EINECS	232-351-7

Quality Control

Our Pine Needle Oil is produced and tested to ensure consistent quality and composition. We adhere to stringent quality protocols, and each batch is analyzed to verify key parameters such as organoleptic properties, specific gravity, refractive index, and major component profile via GC/MS. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing these specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic fresh, balsamic, pine-like
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.855 - 0.875
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.465 - 1.485
Optical Rotation (20°C)	-5° to +10°
Assay (GC, α-Pinene)	≥ 20.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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