Description

Bay Oil, Sweet is a natural essential oil steam-distilled from the leaves of the West Indian Bay tree, *Pimenta racemosa*. This aromatic oil is prized for its warm, spicy, and slightly medicinal fragrance profile, making it a valuable ingredient in fragrance compounding. It serves as a key raw material for the flavor and fragrance, cosmetic, and aromatherapy industries, where its distinctive scent is used to create complex accords.

Application

• Fragrance Formulation: A core component in perfumery for creating spicy, masculine, and bay rum-type scent profiles in fine fragrances, aftershaves, and personal care products.
• Flavor Enhancement: Used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, particularly to impart a spicy, clove-like note in sauces, meat products, and confectionery (subject to regulatory approval for food-grade material).
• Cosmetics & Toiletries: Incorporated into soaps, shampoos, lotions, and other cosmetic formulations for its aromatic properties and potential skin-feel benefits.
• Aromatherapy & Wellness: Utilized in diffuser blends, massage oils, and therapeutic products for its reputed soothing and warming characteristics.
• Household Products: Adds a fresh, clean scent to detergents, fabric softeners, and household cleaners.
• Industrial Fragrancing: Employed in air fresheners, candles, and other products requiring a long-lasting, spicy aroma.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bay Oil, Sweet
CAS No.	8007-48-5
Molecular Formula	N/A (Natural Complex Mixture)
Molecular Weight	N/A (Natural Complex Mixture)
Synonyms	Bay Leaf Oil; West Indian Bay Oil; Myrcia Oil; Bay Laurel Oil (common); Oil of Bay; Pimenta Racemosa Leaf Oil; Oleum Myrciae; Essential Oil of Bay
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bay Oil, Sweet is sourced and processed under strict quality protocols to ensure consistency and purity. We provide material that meets the specifications of the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) where applicable, ensuring suitability for demanding applications. Every batch is analyzed using GC/MS and other appropriate methods. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing physical properties and chemical composition are 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 away from heat sources and open flame. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation. Ideal storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to amber liquid
Odor	Characteristic, warm, spicy, aromatic odor of bay
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.950 - 0.990
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.505 - 1.515
Optical Rotation (20°C)	-1° to +3°
Assay (Chavicol Content by GC)	≥ 50.0%
Solubility in Ethanol	Passes test

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