CAS: 8008-45-5
Nutmeg Oil Java (CAS: 8008-45-5) is an essential oil derived from the seeds of the nutmeg tree, Myristica fragrans Houtt., specifically sourced from Java. It is obtained through steam distillation, yielding a clear, pale yellow to light amber liquid with a warm, spicy, rich, sweet, and somewhat woody aroma. The composition typically includes alpha-pinene, sabinene, beta-pinene, limonene, gamma-terpinene, myristicin, and safrole, with myristicin being a key psychoactive component at higher doses.
Nutmeg Oil Java is widely used as a flavoring agent in the food and beverage industry, as a fragrance component in perfumes and cosmetics, and in traditional medicine and aromatherapy. Its warm, spicy notes make it a versatile ingredient.
In the food industry, it is applied in bakery products, confectionery, meat preparations, sauces, and various beverages (e.g., colas, spiced drinks). In perfumery, it contributes to oriental, spicy, chypre, and fougère fragrance types for soaps, lotions, creams, and colognes. Medicinally, it has been traditionally used as a carminative, digestive aid, anti-inflammatory, and for pain relief in topical liniments. In aromatherapy, it is used for its stimulating, comforting, and uplifting properties.
Nutmeg Oil Java is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used in food at appropriate levels. However, due to its myristicin content, ingestion of large amounts of the pure oil can be toxic, leading to adverse effects such as nausea, dizziness, hallucinations, and central nervous system disturbances. It can cause skin irritation or sensitization in some individuals and should always be diluted before topical application. It is advisable to avoid use during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and for individuals with liver conditions. It is also a flammable liquid and should be stored away from heat and open flames.
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