Aniseed Oil

Product Name: Aniseed Essential Oil (Green Anise / Sweet Anise / Saunf Seed Oil)

Botanical Name: Pimpinella anisum

Plant Family: Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)

CAS Number: 8007-70-3 / 84775-42-8

EINECS / EC Number: 283-872-7

Plant Part Used: Dried Ripe Seeds (Fruits)

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Origin: India (Rajasthan / Gujarat / Madhya Pradesh / Uttar Pradesh / Kannauj) / Egypt / Spain

Manufacturer / Supplier: Meena Perfumery, Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India

Product Overview

Aniseed Essential Oil—widely known across India as Anise or Vilayati Saunf Oil—is a crisp, intensely sweet, aromatic essential oil steam-distilled from the dried ripe seeds of Pimpinella anisum. Rich in natural trans-anethole, it delivers an unmistakable warm, sweet licorice-like bouquet layered with fresh herbal-green, subtle peppery spice, and soft creamy-balsamic undertones. Valued across fine perfumery, oral care, flavorings, and functional personal care, it adds bright aromatic lift, sweetness, and harmonious warmth.

Organoleptic Properties

Physical & Chemical Specifications

Key Natural Constituents

(Varies naturally by seed harvest, agro-climatic region, and distillation parameters)

• Phenylpropanoids (Primary Aromatic Markers): Trans-anethole (85%–95%), Estragole (Methyl chavicol, 0.5%–5%), Cis-anethole, Anisaldehyde

• Sesquiterpenes: Gamma-himachalene, Alpha-zingiberene, Beta-bisabolene, Beta-caryophyllene

• Monoterpenes & Trace Esters: Limonene, Linalool, Alpha-pinene, Pseudoisoeugenyl 2-methylbutyrate

Applications & Blending

• Fine Perfumery & Traditional Attars: Imparts sweet herbaceous-licorice lift, gourmand warmth, and aromatic freshness to fougère, gourmand, oriental, spicy, aromatic-fresh, and traditional Indian attar compositions.

• Oral Care, Cosmetics & Personal Care: Widely incorporated (within IFRA guidelines) into toothpastes, mouthwashes, refreshing soaps, massage oils, balms, and men’s grooming formulations.

• Aromatherapy & Wellness: Utilized in digestive massage blends, warming chest rubs, and uplifting diffusion formulations (always well-diluted in a carrier oil).

• Blends Well With: Cardamom, Fennel, Star Anise, Peppermint, Spearmint, Lavender, Clary Sage, Bergamot, Mandarin, Orange, Rose Otto, Jasmine Sambac, Cedarwood, Sandalwood Oil, and Vanilla.

Packaging, Storage & Compliance

• Quality Grade: 100% Pure & Natural, Cosmetic, Fragrance & Oral Care Grade, Cruelty-Free, Vegan.

• Compliance: Conforms to IFRA Standards (usage levels are regulated due to natural estragole/anethole content and vary by finished product category; Certificate of Analysis, GC-MS Report, SDS, and IFRA documentation available upon request).

• Storage: Store in tightly sealed amber glass, stainless steel, or aluminum containers in a cool, dry, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight. If crystallized in cool weather, warm gently in a water bath and mix well before use.

• Shelf Life: 24 to 36 months under recommended storage conditions.

• Available Pack Sizes: 100 mL, 500 mL, 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg, and bulk export drums.