Description

Pimenta Oil is a natural essential oil steam-distilled from the leaves of the *Pimenta racemosa* tree, commonly known as the West Indian Bay tree. This aromatic oil is valued for its complex, spicy-woody fragrance profile and its bioactive properties, making it a versatile ingredient for various industrial applications. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, personal care, and aromatherapy sectors for its unique olfactory characteristics and potential functional benefits.

Application

• Fragrance & Perfumery: A key middle note in fine fragrances, colognes, and scented products for its warm, spicy, and clove-like aroma.
• Flavoring Agent: Used in minute quantities to impart a spicy, piquant note to food products, beverages, and confectionery.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Incorporated into soaps, lotions, hair care products, and aftershaves for its scent and perceived skin-toning properties.
• Aromatherapy & Wellness: Utilized in diffuser blends and massage oils for its reputed stimulating and soothing effects.
• Pharmaceutical Preparations: Employed as a flavoring agent in oral liquid medications and topical formulations for its aromatic qualities.
• Household Products: Adds a fresh, clean scent to natural cleaning solutions, detergents, and air fresheners.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pimenta Oil
CAS No.	8006-77-7
Molecular Formula	N/A (Natural Complex Mixture)
Molecular Weight	N/A
Synonyms	Bay Leaf Oil; West Indian Bay Oil; Bay Oil; Myrcia Oil; Pimenta Racemosa Leaf Oil; Oleum Myrciae; Essential Oil of Bay; Pimenta Leaf Oil
EINECS	284-111-1

Quality Control

Our Pimenta Oil is sourced and processed under strict quality protocols to ensure consistency and purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards for natural essential oils, including FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and ISO specifications where applicable. Each batch is analyzed using GC/MS to verify its characteristic chemical profile and ensure the absence of adulterants. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific gravity, refractive index, optical rotation, and chromatographic data is available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

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 and 77°F). This product is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, heat, or light will degrade its quality. For long-term storage, consider filling the headspace with an inert gas such as nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to amber liquid
Odor	Characteristic, spicy, clove-like aroma
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.950 - 0.990
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.505 - 1.515
Optical Rotation (20°C)	-2° to +2°
Assay (Phenol Content, as Eugenol)	50% - 65% (by GC)
Solubility	Miscible with ethanol and fixed oils; insoluble in water

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