Tarragon Essential Oil

Artemisia dracunculus L.

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

Tarragon Essential Oil

Tarragon Essential Oil (Artemisia dracunculus L., French type) is steam-distilled from leaves and flowering tops. It has a sweet, anise-like aroma and naturally high estragole content. For food or oral use, confirm compliant use levels under applicable regulations. ISO 10115:2013 figures on this page are reference limits; they do not certify an offered lot. Before purchase, confirm the offered lot’s origin, traceability and applicable certifications from valid supplier documents. Request its approved specification, CoA, SDS and GC/MS profile. Availability, packaging, minimum order, price and lead time are confirmed in the quotation.

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

Specification basis	The ISO 10115:2013 figures on this page are reference limits, not proof that an offered GOF lot conforms. Confirm the specific lot against its approved specification, CoA, GC/MS and SDS before purchase.
Product	Tarragon Essential Oil
Botanical name	Artemisia dracunculus L.
Plant family	Asteraceae (Compositae)
Plant part used	Leaves (French type; some batches may include flowering tops depending on harvest)
INCI name	Artemisia Dracunculus Oil
CAS number(s)	8016-88-4 (oil; FEMA 2412); 90131-45-6 (EU inventory)
EC/EINECS number	290-356-5
FEMA number	2412
HS code	3301.29 (essential oils, other); confirm the national tariff classification for the product and destination with the customs broker.
Country/Region of origin	Confirmed for the specific product and batch in the applicable COA or origin documentation.
Extraction method	Steam distillation
Process summary	Steam-distill fresh or partially dried tarragon leaves; separate, dry, and filter the essential oil
Reference standard	ISO 10115:2013 (Essential oil of tarragon [French type])
Identity testing	GC-FID/GC-MS profile vs reference; physicochemical parameters per ISO; batch CoA/SDS available
Main constituents	Estragole (methyl chavicol) is typically the major constituent; minor monoterpenes include limonene and β-ocimenes
α-Pinene	0.5 – 2.0% (ISO 10115:2013)
Limonene	2 – 7% (ISO 10115:2013)
(Z)-β-Ocimene	5 – 13% (ISO 10115:2013)
(E)-β-Ocimene	6 – 12% (ISO 10115:2013)
Estragole	68 – 84% (ISO 10115:2013)
Methyleugenol	Not detectable / < 1.0% (ISO 10115:2013)
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
Perfumery	Aromatic-anisic, green-herbal top/middle note for fougère, cologne, aromatic accords
Flavoring	Culinary/herbal notes (tarragon, anise); only where compliant with local regulations and customer requirements
Packaging	Prefer aluminum or coated steel drums or HDPE; minimize headspace; protect from heat/light
Shelf life	Typically 24 months unopened under proper storage (confirm on CoA / supplier statement)
Storage	15–25°C, dry, away from oxidants and direct sunlight; keep tightly closed
Available on request	CoA, SDS, IFRA statement (where applicable), allergen statement, origin declaration