Celery Seed EO
Naturelle
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Latin name :
Apium graveolens
Botanical profile :
Celery is a plant of the Apiaceae family, such as parsley EO or coriander seed EO, and of the genus Apium.
Geographic origin :
Initially cultivated in Eastern Europe and Asia, celery is now present throughout the Mediterranean region. Today, India (50% of the world's total production), France, England and the USA are the main producers.
Chemotypes :
Celery is a derivative of the celery leaf. There are a great number of varieties of which the best known are:
Apium Graveolens var. secalinum. (the most used)
Apium graveolens var. rapaceum.
Apium graveolens var. dulce.
Apium Graveolens var. secalinum. (the most used)
Apium graveolens var. rapaceum.
Apium graveolens var. dulce.
Extraction process :
The first year of growth, celery forms a bouquet of leaves close to the ground. Flowers bloom during the following year. In June and July, stalks of celery are cut with a sickle in the morning and dried for a few hours. The plant is beaten to extract the seeds and separate the different elements. The celery seeds and roots are the most important sources of the EO. It is also possible to find it in the leaves and stems with a lower quality and yields.
Commercially, the seeds are therefore the most used in perfumery. They are dried and crushed before they are extracted by steam distillation for 10 to 12 hours. After the extraction, the essential oil is collected in an essencier by decantation. Yields are about 2 to 3%, which equates to 20 to 30 kg of EO per hectare. The collected water is usually distilled again afterwards.
Note that it is also possible to obtain a celery absolute by extracting the seeds with a volatile solvent.
Commercially, the seeds are therefore the most used in perfumery. They are dried and crushed before they are extracted by steam distillation for 10 to 12 hours. After the extraction, the essential oil is collected in an essencier by decantation. Yields are about 2 to 3%, which equates to 20 to 30 kg of EO per hectare. The collected water is usually distilled again afterwards.
Note that it is also possible to obtain a celery absolute by extracting the seeds with a volatile solvent.
Major Components :
D-Limonene (55-70%)
Sedanolide (15-20%)
Beta-Selinene (7-7,5%)
Pentyl Cyclohexadiene (≈3%)
Myrcene (≈3%)
Linalool (1-2%)
Sedanolide (15-20%)
Beta-Selinene (7-7,5%)
Pentyl Cyclohexadiene (≈3%)
Myrcene (≈3%)
Linalool (1-2%)
- Uses in perfumery :
- Used to nuance fresh waters and white flower notes. Used in spicy, tobacco, leather and amber notes.
- Other comments :
- Celery is mainly grown for its roots and seeds which are very popular in cooking and for their many medicinal properties.
Not to be confused with lovage which is a perennial celery of the same botanical family but of the genus Levisticum.
The concentration of β-Selinene is a quality marker of the essential oil of celery seed. Its content must be between 7 and 7.5%. - Volatility :
- Heart
- Appearance :
- Colorless liquid
- Stability :
- Solubility issues in perfumes
The terpenes identified in this raw material can polymerize when they are oxidized - Price Range :
- €€€
- Aromatherapy :
Informations provided below are taken from reference works in aromatherapy. They are given for information purposes only and can not constitute medical information, nor engage the responsibility of ScenTree.
Celery seed is known as tonic, sedative, renal stimulant (very effective) and anti-pigmentary. It is recommended in case of asthenia (fatigue), anxiety, kidney failure and pigment spots.
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- EINECS number :
- 89997-35-3
- FEMA number :
- 2271
- Allergens :
- D-Limonene - Linalool
- IFRA :
- This ingredient is restricted by IFRA
- Annexe I :
- Some regulated synthetic ingredients are found in nature and in certain proportions in natural ingredients. This presence in nature has to be taken into account when calculating limits of use recommended by the IFRA. In case you do not know these concentrations, you can use the ones estimated by the IFRA. Here they are :
- Annexe I :
- Some regulated synthetic ingredients are found in nature and in certain proportions in natural ingredients. This presence in nature has to be taken into account when calculating limits of use recommended by the IFRA. In case you do not know these concentrations, you can use the ones estimated by the IFRA. Here they are :
| List of regulated compounds contained in this ingredient | ||
|---|---|---|
| Regulated ingredient name | CAS N° | Estimated Concentration |
| d-Carvone | 2244-16-8 | 0,2 |
| List of regulated compounds contained in this ingredient | ||
|---|---|---|
| Regulated ingredient name | CAS N° | Estimated Concentration |
| d-Carvone | 2244-16-8 | 0,2 |
To learn more about IFRA's standards : https://ifrafragrance.org/safe-use/library
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