Cumin Seed Oil
Naturals Top Note CAS 8014-13-9
A warm spicy cumin note with a green peppery character and a soft sweaty facet. Distinctive and penetrating, it adds a natural spice depth to leather and oriental accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Spicy |
| Descriptor 2 | Woody |
| Descriptor 3 | Aromatic |
| Odor Impact1 | 23 |
| Tenacity1 | 3 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
Identification
| CAS Number | 8014-13-9 |
| INCI Name | Cuminum cyminum seed oil |
| Category | Naturals |
Synonyms
Cumin Seed Essential Oil, Cuminum Cyminum L. Oil, Cuminum cyminum - (seeds), Cumin Odorum, Roman Caraway, Cumin Oil, Cumin Seed Oil (cuminum cyminum), Roman Caraway Cuminum cyminum, C. Odorum, Cummin, cumin seed oleoresin and aquaresin, cuminum cyminum oleoresin, oleoresin cumin, oleoresin cumin W/S
Physical and chemical data
| Flash Point | 48 °C |
| Density | 0.905 to 0.930 |
| Refractive Index | 1.496 to 1.505 |
| Solubility | water, 152.8 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | yellow to amber liquid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.40 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.40 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.40 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 0.40 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.40 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.40 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.40 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.40 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.40 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | Not restricted |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.40 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.40 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | Not restricted |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | Not restricted |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 0.40 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | Not restricted |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.40 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 49 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Phototoxicity |
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Cuminaldehyde | 22.84 % |
| D-Limonene | 0.7 % |
| P-Isopropylbenzyl Alcohol | 0.22 % |
| Linalool | 0.15 % |
| Methyl Salicylate | 0.01 % |
| Citral | 0.01 % |
| Eugenol | 0.01 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Pinenes | 21 % |
| Terpinolene | 1 % |
| beta-Caryophyllene natural | 1 % |
| Limonene | 0.7 % |
| alpha-Terpinene | 0.2 % |
| Linalool | 0.15 % |
| alpha-Terpineol | 0.1 % |
| Camphor | 0.07 % |
| Methyl salicylate | 0.01 % |
| Citral | 0.01 % |
| Eugenol | 0.01 % |
| trans-Anethole [(E) - Anethole] | 0.01 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.