Aniseed Oil (Estragole free)

From the heart of Kannauj, India — the Perfume Capital of India — Shiva Exports India presents our premium Estragole-Free Aniseed Oil, a refined botanical masterpiece engineered for strict global regulatory safety without compromising on rich, authentic olfactory character. By marrying Kannauj’s centuries-old traditional hydro-distillation heritage with advanced, high-precision fractional distillation, we isolate and remove trace estragole while concentrating high-purity trans-anethole. This yields an exceptional, 100% pure, therapeutic- and perfumery-grade essential oil that empowers commercial formulators to create IFRA-compliant cosmetic, oral care, and fine fragrance formulations.

🌿 Olfactory Profile & Applications

Aniseed Oil (Estragole Free) opens with an intensely sweet, radiant, and warm licorice-like top note that immediately captivates the senses. As it evolves, the olfactory signature shifts into a spicy-herbaceous heart, finishing with a smooth, clean, balsamic-sweet dry-down entirely devoid of harsh off-notes or bitter chemical undertones.

Due to its rectified safety profile, this oil is exceptionally versatile across high-end industrial and commercial sectors:

• Fine Fragrances: Serves as a vibrant warm modifier in gourmand, spicy oriental, and traditional fougère perfume formulations.
• Oral Care Formulations: Primary natural flavor modifier for high-performance toothpaste, breath sprays, and therapeutic mouthwashes.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Safe active fragrance component for anti-aging creams, serums, body washes, and facial cleansers.
• Soaps & Candle Manufacturing: Excellent thermal stability for cold-process soap making and luxury scented candle wax bases.
• Aromatherapy: Promotes deep relaxation, respiratory clarity, and stress relief when incorporated into professional diffuser blends.

✨ Key Features & Specifications

• Botanical Name: Pimpinella anisum
• Extraction Method: Primary Steam Distillation followed by Precision Vacuum Fractional Distillation
• Plant Part Used: Dried Seeds (Fruits)
• Origin: Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India
• Purity & Grade: 100% Pure, Natural, Undiluted (Estragole Content: Undetectable / <0.05%)
• Key Active Constituent: trans-Anethole (≥ 90.0%)
• Appearance: Clear, colorless to very pale yellow mobile liquid (congeals below 15°C due to high anethole purity)
• Specific Gravity: 0.980 – 0.990 @ 20°C
• Refractive Index: 1.552 – 1.560 @ 20°C
• Shelf Life: 24–36 months when stored in original airtight containers protected from direct light and heat

📖 Usage & Formulation Guide

Incorporate these master formulator guidelines to achieve optimal aromatic fixation and regulatory compliance in your commercial batches:

• Fine Perfumery Accord Design: Utilize between 0.5% and 2.0% in fragrance concentrates. Pairs exceptionally well with Bergamot, Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), Cedarwood, Rose, and Vanilla to build rich gourmand or spicy herbal notes.
• Oral Care Flavoring: Recommended inclusion rate of 0.1% to 0.3% w/w in toothpaste and mouthwash bases. Combines seamlessly with Peppermint and Spearmint oils to yield a crisp, refreshing licorice-mint flavor profile.
• Skincare & Leave-On Cosmetics: Formulate at 0.2% to 0.5% in carrier bases (such as Jojoba or Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride). The absence of estragole ensures full alignment with EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 for safe leave-on applications.
• Cold-Process Soap Crafting: Dosage of 15g to 20g per kilogram of saponified oils at trace. High trans-anethole concentration ensures robust scent retention through cure without accelerating trace or causing discoloration.

🛡️ Quality Assurance

Every batch of Estragole-Free Aniseed Oil manufactured by Shiva Exports India undergoes rigorous Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) testing to verify chemical composition and confirm the complete removal of estragole. Produced in our ISO 9001:2015 certified facilities in Kannauj, our oil satisfies all criteria established by IFRA standards and global cosmetic safety directives. Batch-specific Certificates of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Allergen Statements are provided with every order to simplify your QA audit trails.

📦 Packaging & Bulk Availability

We serve international business requirements ranging from artisan perfumers to enterprise pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturers. Available in export-grade, epoxy-lined aluminum bottles (100ml, 250ml, 500ml, 1L, 5L) and heavy-duty 25kg UN-rated aluminum or HDPE drums. Shiva Exports India offers custom drum filling, private labeling, and expedited air or sea freight shipping backed by complete export documentation.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Why is estragole-free aniseed oil required for cosmetic compliance?
Estragole (methyl chavicol) is classified as a naturally occurring genotoxic constituent by European regulatory authorities (SCCS) and IFRA. Unrectified aniseed oil contains 1% to 5% estragole, which heavily restricts its maximum allowable usage in cosmetics. Fractionating out the estragole enables formulators to achieve robust licorice notes while remaining 100% compliant with global safety standards.

What is the difference between regular aniseed oil and estragole-free aniseed oil?
Regular aniseed oil is the direct steam distillate containing the full spectrum of natural volatiles, including estragole. Estragole-free aniseed oil undergoes secondary precision fractional distillation to selectively remove the estragole fraction while concentrating the desirable trans-anethole, preserving the authentic aroma without regulatory limitations.

What is the trans-anethole percentage in this oil?
Shiva Exports India guarantees a trans-anethole concentration of ≥ 90.0%, ensuring an intensely sweet, classic anise aroma and excellent crystalline stability at reduced temperatures.

Is estragole-free aniseed oil considered natural?
Yes. Fractional distillation is a purely physical separation process based on boiling points without the addition of synthetic chemicals or