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Tea tree oil

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Synonym(s):

Melaleuca alternifolia

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About This Item

CAS Number:
FEMA Number:
3902
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

Melaleuca alternifolia

Quality Level

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

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Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

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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Jesus A Cuaron et al.
Phytotherapy research : PTR, 27(3), 390-396 (2012-05-24)
Tea tree oil (TTO) is a steam distillate of Melaleuca alternifolia that demonstrates broad-spectrum antibacterial activity. This study was designed to document how TTO challenge influences the Staphylococcus aureus transcriptome. Overall, bioinformatic analyses (S. aureus microarray meta-database) revealed that both
Mohd Aamir Mirza et al.
Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 103, 275-282 (2012-12-04)
The singular aim of the proposed work is the development of a synergistic thermosensitive gel for vaginal application in subjects prone to recurrent vaginal candidiasis and other microbial infections. The dual loading of Itraconazole and tea tree oil in a
P J James et al.
Veterinary parasitology, 187(3-4), 498-504 (2012-03-09)
Tea tree oil (TTO) from the Australian native plant Melaleuca alternifolia has wide ranging bio-active properties, including insecticidal and repellent activity against arthropods. Furthermore, composition of commercially available Australian TTO is specified under an International Organization for Standardization standard (ISO
P J James et al.
Veterinary parasitology, 189(2-4), 338-343 (2012-05-15)
The in vivo pediculicidal effectiveness of 1% and 2% formulations of tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) oil (TTO) against sheep chewing lice (Bovicola ovis) was tested in two pen studies. Immersion dipping of sheep shorn two weeks before treatment in both
Biljana Todorović et al.
Journal of environmental science and health. Part. B, Pesticides, food contaminants, and agricultural wastes, 47(3), 175-179 (2012-03-02)
In vitro antibacterial activity tests of seven biofungicides (Ekstrasol, Bisolbisan, Bisolbifit, Serenade, Sonata, Timorex, F-Stop) and two disinfectants (colloidal silver alone and in combination with hydrogen peroxide) against the Pseudomonas tolaasii strain (NS3B6) were carried out by the disc-diffusion, broth

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