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Tea tree oil

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Synonym(s):

Melaleuca alternifolia

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CAS Number:
68647-73-4
FEMA Number:
3902
MDL number:
MFCD00132409
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

Melaleuca alternifolia

Quality Level

400

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012

optical activity

[α]20/D +9.4°, neat

origin

Australia origin

refractive index

n20/D 1.478 (lit.)

bp

165 °C (lit.)

density

0.898 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

spicy; warm

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  • Comprehensive antifungal investigation of natural plant extracts against Neosartorya spp. (Aspergillus spp.) of agriculturally significant microbiological contaminants and shaping their metabolic profile.: This research examines various plant extracts, including tea tree oil, for their effectiveness in inhibiting fungal pathogens in agriculture, which could lead to safer crop preservation and disease management strategies (Frąc et al., 2024).

  • Comparison of Approaches for Authentication of Commercial Terpinen-4-ol-type Tea Tree Oils Using Chiral GC/MS.: The paper discusses methods to authenticate and ensure the purity of commercial tea tree oil, crucial for maintaining its therapeutic efficacy and safety (Downey et al., 2024).

  • Ovicidal, larvicidal and adulticidal activity of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) essential oil and tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) against Haemonchus contortus.: This research evaluates the efficacy of tea tree oil in combination with black pepper oil as a natural remedy for controlling parasitic worms, suggesting an eco-friendly alternative to chemical anthelmintics (El-Dakhly et al., 2024).

Preparation Note

Extraction method: steam distillation

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302

Precautionary Statements

P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

147.2 °F

Flash Point(C)

64 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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G Tirabassi et al.
Journal of endocrinological investigation, 36(1), 50-54 (2012-12-06)
Hirsutism is defined as the presence of excessive terminal hair in androgen-dependent areas of a woman's body. Regarding this it has been suggested that Lavender and Tea tree oils may have antiandrogenic activities. To evaluate therapy based on Lavender and
Michael L Spector et al.
Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry, 32(5), 177-183 (2012-09-05)
This pilot study investigated the prevalence and specific reasons for usage of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among patients of a dental school clinic. Four hundred and two patients completed a 30-page survey on CAM usage. A higher rate of
Kunj G Patel et al.
The West Virginia medical journal, 109(3), 16-18 (2013-06-27)
We present a case of blepharitis with symptoms lasting two years in duration and refractory to a host of prior medical treatments, including antibiotics, corticosteroids, cyclosporine, and baby shampoo. We recognized the clinical presentation as pathogomonic for demodicosis caused by
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Christine F Carson et al.
Lakartidningen, 109(32-33), 1419-1419 (2012-01-01)
Hyun Koo et al.
Journal of Korean medical science, 27(12), 1574-1579 (2012-12-21)
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relation between ocular discomfort and ocular Demodex infestation, and therapeutic effects of tea tree oil (TTO) in Demodex blepharitis patients. Three hundred and thirty-five patients with ocular discomfort were evaluated for
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