Tarragon Essential Oil

Artemisia dracunculus L.

CAS: 90131-45-6 ; 8016-88-4
EINECS: 290-356-5
FEMA: 2412

Tarragon Essential Oil

Tarragon Essential Oil (Artemisia dracunculus L.) is a steam-distilled oil from leaves and flowering tops, characterized by a clean sweet-anise profile and naturally high estragole content. Each batch is identity-verified by GC and supplied with CoA/SDS on request, supporting consistent performance in flavor, fragrance and technical applications. For food and oral applications, use levels must comply with applicable local regulations; documentation is available upon request.

Identity	Product name	Tarragon Essential Oil (French type)
Identity	Botanical name	Artemisia dracunculus L.
Organoleptic	Appearance at 20°C	Clear, mobile liquid
Organoleptic	Color	Colorless to pale yellow; may be pale yellow to yellow‑greenish depending on batch
Organoleptic	Odor	Sweet, anise-like, herbaceous; characteristic tarragon note
Organoleptic	Taste (food use)	Sweet anise-like, herbaceous; slightly spicy (use levels must comply with local regulations)
Physical properties	Relative density at 20°C (d20/20)	0.918 – 0.950 (ISO 10115:2013)
Physical properties	Refractive index at 20°C (nD20)	1.5080 – 1.5180 (ISO 10115:2013)
Physical properties	Optical rotation at 20°C	+2° to +6° (ISO 10115:2013)
Physical properties	Miscibility in ethanol 90% (v/v) at 20°C	1 volume oil gives a clear solution in ≤ 4 volumes ethanol 90% (ISO 10115:2013)
Quality	Acid value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g (ISO 10115:2013)
Quality	Assay (GC) – Estragole (methyl chavicol)	68 – 84% (ISO 10115:2013)
Quality	Methyleugenol (GC)	Not detectable / < 1.0% (ISO 10115:2013)
Safety	Flash point (closed cup)	~70°C (indicative; consult SDS for the specific batch)
Solubility	Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol
Storage	Storage conditions	Store tightly closed in full containers, in a cool dry place away from heat and light

Identity	Product	Tarragon Essential Oil
Identity	Botanical name	Artemisia dracunculus L.
Identity	Plant family	Asteraceae (Compositae)
Identity	Plant part used	Leaves (French type; some batches may include flowering tops depending on harvest)
Identity	INCI name	Artemisia Dracunculus Oil
Identity	CAS number(s)	90131-45-6; 8016-88-4
Identity	EC/EINECS number	290-356-5
Identity	FEMA number	2412
Identity	HS code	3301.29 (Essential oils, other); Turkey GTİP often shown as 3301.29.49.00.00
Origin	Country/Region of origin	Confirmed for the specific product and batch in the applicable COA or origin documentation.
Production	Extraction method	Steam distillation
Production	Process summary	Steam-distill fresh or partially dried tarragon leaves; separate, dry, and filter the essential oil
Quality control	Reference standard	ISO 10115:2013 (Essential oil of tarragon [French type])
Quality control	Identity testing	GC-FID/GC-MS profile vs reference; physicochemical parameters per ISO; batch CoA/SDS available
Composition (typical)	Main constituents	Estragole (methyl chavicol) is typically the major constituent; minor monoterpenes include limonene and β-ocimenes
Composition (ISO ranges)	α-Pinene	0.5 – 2.0% (ISO 10115:2013)
Composition (ISO ranges)	Limonene	2 – 7% (ISO 10115:2013)
Composition (ISO ranges)	(Z)-β-Ocimene	5 – 13% (ISO 10115:2013)
Composition (ISO ranges)	(E)-β-Ocimene	6 – 12% (ISO 10115:2013)
Composition (ISO ranges)	Estragole	68 – 84% (ISO 10115:2013)
Composition (ISO ranges)	Methyleugenol	Not detectable / < 1.0% (ISO 10115:2013)
Safety & regulatory	Regulatory note (food/oral)	Naturally contains estragole (and potentially trace methyleugenol), which have genotoxic/carcinogenic concern; for food/oral use, apply risk-managed use levels per applicable regulations and customer specifications
Applications	Perfumery	Aromatic-anisic, green-herbal top/middle note for fougère, cologne, aromatic accords
Applications	Flavoring	Culinary/herbal notes (tarragon, anise); only where compliant with local regulations and customer requirements
Handling	Packaging	Prefer aluminum or coated steel drums or HDPE; minimize headspace; protect from heat/light
Handling	Shelf life	Typically 24 months unopened under proper storage (confirm on CoA / supplier statement)
Handling	Storage	15–25°C, dry, away from oxidants and direct sunlight; keep tightly closed
Documentation	Available on request	CoA, SDS, IFRA statement (where applicable), allergen statement, origin declaration