Buchu Oil Betulina is a liquid flavoring agent derived from botanical origin, commonly used in food ingredient functions. It belongs to the flavor ingredient class of essential oils and also serves as an essential oil in fragrance applications.

Ingredient Name: Buchu Oil

INCI Name: Barosma Betulina Leaf Oil

Labeling Claims: Acrylamide-free, Additive-free, Animal Products-free, BSE-free, Colorants-free, Conflict minerals-free, Dioxane-free, Dioxin-free, Food Allergen-free, Formaldehyde-free, Geranyl Nitrile-Free, Glycol ether-free, Halal, Irradiation-free, Kosher, Mycotoxins-free, Nanomaterials-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, Nitromusk-Free, Nitrosamines-free, Non-GMO, Nonylphenol-free, Not Tested on Animals, PAH-free, Paraben-free, Plant-Based, TSE-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin

Certifications & Compliance: CITES Compliant, EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Compliant, Halal, Kosher, REACH Exempt (Europe)

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Identification & Functionality

Flavor Ingredient Class
Fragrance Ingredient Class
INCI Name
Ingredient Name
Ingredient Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Food Ingredients Functions
CAS Number (EU)
84649-93-4
CAS Number (US)
68650-46-4
EC Number
283-474-3
FEMA Number
2169
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Colorless pale yellow/green clear mobile liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Myrcene Content (naturally occurring)approx. 1.19%-
Pulegone Contentapprox. 4.9%-
Myrcene Content approx. 1.19%
Methyl Eugenol Contentapprox. 0.17%-
Volatile Organic Compounds (limonene)approx. 25.4%-
Volatile Organic Compounds (as p-Cymene)approx. 0.45%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Apparent Density (at 20°C)0.909 - 0.930g/mL-
Optical Rotation (at 20°C)-26.0 to -1.0°-
Pulegone Contentmax. 8area%Gas Liquid Chromatography
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.4600 - 1.4800--
Total Diosphenol Content23.00 - 43.00area%Gas Liquid Chromatography
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppm-
Cadmium Contentmax. 1ppm-
Lead Contentmax. 10ppm-
Mercury Contentmax. 1ppm-

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
730 days
Storage Conditions
  • Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
  • Store locked up.
  • Keep out of the reach of children.
  • Store away from other materials.