Tagetes Oil
Marigold Oil
- CAS
- 8016-84-0
- EC
- 294-862-7
- Sectors
- Personal Care & Cosmetics, Food & Nutrition, Agriculture
Tagetes Oil (CAS 8016-84-0), also known as marigold oil, is a yellow to orange viscous liquid extracted from Tagetes erecta flowers that contains tagetone, limonene and ocimene; it is used in perfumery, cosmetics, food flavoring and coloring, and agriculture as a nematicide. It has a strong, herbaceous odor, density 0.85-0.95 g/mL, and is insoluble in water but soluble in alcohols and oils. Volatile, with refractive index 1.46-1.50; produced by steam distillation or solvent extraction.
Tagetes Oil
Applications
Used in perfumery for floral fragrances and aroma compositions; as a natural colorant and flavoring in food (e.g., tagetes meal); in cosmetics for antimicrobial properties; in agriculture as a nematicide; and in essential oil blends for therapeutic uses like anti-inflammatory.
Safety & Risks
May cause skin sensitization or irritation; avoid in pregnancy or with sensitive skin. Low toxicity but phototoxic potential; GRAS for food use by FDA. Incompatible with strong oxidizers; use PPE and ventilate areas to prevent inhalation.
Packaging
Typically in 1-5kg aluminum bottles or 25kg drums; store in tightly sealed containers in cool, dark places to prevent oxidation.