Description

Cardamom Oil is a steam-distilled essential oil derived from the seeds of *Elettaria cardamomum*, prized for its warm, spicy, and slightly sweet aromatic profile. This natural extract is a cornerstone ingredient for creating authentic and complex flavors and fragrances across multiple industries. It is essential for manufacturers in the food & beverage, flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical sectors seeking high-quality, natural ingredients.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulation: A key top or middle note in perfumery and a fundamental flavoring agent in both sweet and savory food products, beverages, and confectionery.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Used to impart authentic cardamom flavor in bakery goods, dairy products, meat seasonings, teas, coffee, spirits, and soft drinks.
• Pharmaceutical & Nutraceuticals: Employed as a natural flavoring agent in syrups, lozenges, and dietary supplements, and studied for its potential carminative and digestive properties.
• Aromatherapy & Personal Care: Incorporated into diffuser blends, massage oils, soaps, lotions, and cosmetics for its invigorating scent and potential soothing benefits.
• Oral Care Products: Used as a natural flavoring in mouthwashes, toothpastes, and breath fresheners due to its strong, pleasant aroma.
• Industrial Applications: Serves as a natural intermediate or masking agent in specialty chemical formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cardamom Oil
CAS No.	8000-66-6
Molecular Formula	N/A (Natural Complex Mixture)
Molecular Weight	N/A
Synonyms	Cardamom Essential Oil; Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil; Cardamom Oleoresin (related); Cardamom Fruit Oil; Amomum Cardamom Oil; Elaichi Oil; Grains of Paradise Oil (related species)
EINECS	232-306-0

Quality Control

Our Cardamom Oil is sourced and processed under strict quality protocols to ensure consistency, purity, and authenticity. We offer grades suitable for food, fragrance, and pharmaceutical applications, with adherence to relevant standards such as FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and ISO. Every batch is analyzed using GC/MS to verify its characteristic chemical profile. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing physical, chemical, and organoleptic specifications is available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

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, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen headspace) for long-term preservation of flavor and aroma integrity. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Odor	Characteristic, aromatic, spicy odor of cardamom
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.917 - 0.947
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.463 - 1.466
Optical Rotation (20°C)	+22° to +44°
Solubility	Miscible with ethanol, fixed oils; insoluble in water
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC, α-Acetoxy-1,8-cineole)	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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