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Technical Specification Sheet
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
INCI Name: Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Common Name: Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
Botanical Source: Cananga odorata
Plant Part Used: Flowers
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
CAS Number: 8006-81-3
EC Number: 282-018-3
Grade: Cosmetic Grade
Packaging Size: 20g
- Material Overview
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil is obtained by steam distillation of fresh flowers of Cananga odorata.
This cosmetic-grade raw material is supplied exclusively for further incorporation into cosmetic and personal care formulations. It is rich in esters, alcohols, and sesquiterpenes, contributing to its floral, sweet, and slightly fruity aroma profile.
Due to its concentrated and potent nature, controlled inclusion levels are required in finished formulations.
- Physical & Organoleptic Characteristics
- Appearance: Clear to pale yellow viscous liquid
- Color: Light yellow to golden
- Odor: Sweet, floral, creamy, exotic, slightly fruity
- Solubility: Oil soluble
- Volatility: Moderate
Natural variation in color and aroma may occur depending on flower quality, harvest time, and distillation conditions.
- Composition & Functional Attributes
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil typically contains:
- Linalool
- Benzyl acetate
- Geranyl acetate
- Eugenol
- Methyl benzoate
Composition may vary depending on origin, harvest, and distillation fraction (extra, first, second).
Functional Contribution in Formulations
Within cosmetic systems, Ylang Ylang Essential Oil is selected for its ability to:
- Provide a luxurious floral heart note in fragrances
- Add depth, sweetness, and exotic complexity to blends
- Integrate seamlessly into emulsions, anhydrous systems, and cleansing bases
- Complement citrus, woody, and resinous aromatic profiles
Inclusion levels must comply with IFRA standards and allergen declaration requirements. All safety and performance parameters must be validated within the final cosmetic formulation.
- Suitable Formulation Applications
- Fragrance components in creams and emulsions
- Hair and scalp formulations
- Soap and cleansing systems
- Anhydrous aromatic blends
- Luxury perfumery applications
Use levels must be determined through regulatory review, stability testing, and safety assessment.
- Storage & Stability
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Protect from light and heat
- Keep container tightly sealed
Proper storage preserves aroma intensity and prevents degradation of delicate esters.
- Handling & Manufacturing Considerations
This material should be handled in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
- Dilution prior to incorporation is recommended
- Allergen labeling obligations must be assessed
- IFRA compliance and maximum usage limits must be observed
Compatibility testing, stability assessment, and final cosmetic safety evaluation remain the responsibility of the formulator or Responsible Person.
- Regulatory Positioning
This product is supplied strictly as a raw cosmetic ingredient for further formulation.
It is not a finished cosmetic product and is not marketed for direct consumer application.
The purchaser assumes full responsibility for compliance with Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, IFRA standards, allergen declaration requirements, CPSR preparation, PIF documentation, labeling, stability testing, and notification procedures.
- Interesting Facts About the Raw Material
- Ylang Ylang flowers are harvested at night or early morning when aromatic intensity peaks.
- Distillation fractions (Extra, First, Second, Third) influence olfactory richness and color.
- Linalool and benzyl acetate dominate its sweet, creamy floral profile.
- Often used as a luxury heart-note in perfumery for exotic blends.
- Origin and cultivation practices significantly impact aromatic quality and consistency.
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