Description

Myristica Oil CAS NO 8008-45-5 is a volatile essential oil derived from the dried kernels of the nutmeg fruit (*Myristica fragrans*). It is valued for its warm, spicy aroma and flavor profile, making it a key ingredient in flavor and fragrance formulations. This natural oil is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the food & beverage, personal care, and aromatherapy industries for its distinctive organoleptic properties and natural origin.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: As a key flavoring agent in baked goods, confectionery, sauces, and beverages, and as a fragrance component in perfumes, soaps, and detergents.
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: Used to impart a characteristic nutmeg flavor to processed foods, seasonings, and alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Incorporated into formulations for creams, lotions, and oral care products for its aromatic and potential soothing properties.
• Aromatherapy & Wellness: Utilized in diffuser blends, massage oils, and topical preparations for its warm, stimulating scent.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a starting material or component in the synthesis of certain fine chemicals and pharmaceutical actives.
• Industrial Applications: Can be used as a natural solvent or processing aid in niche industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Myristica Oil
CAS No.	8008-45-5
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture; Main components include myristicin, elemicin, safrole, and terpenes.
Molecular Weight	N/A (Natural mixture)
Synonyms	Nutmeg Oil; Myristica fragrans oil; Mace Oil (from the aril); Essential oil of nutmeg; Myristicae aetheroleum; UNII-9056F6H96E; Myristicin oil
EINECS	284-524-7

Quality Control

Our Myristica Oil is produced and tested to ensure consistent quality and purity. We offer grades suitable for food, fragrance, and technical applications. Quality is verified through a series of analytical tests including organoleptic evaluation, specific gravity, refractive index, and chromatographic profiling (GC/MS) to confirm identity and composition. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each batch to document compliance with agreed specifications.

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. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic, warm, spicy odor of nutmeg
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.880 - 0.910
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.474 - 1.488
Optical Rotation (20°C)	+8° to +30°
Assay (GC, Main Components)	Myristicin, Sabinene, α-Pinene, etc. within typical ranges
Solubility	Soluble in 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.