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INCI name

PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA KERNEL OIL

Bitter almond oil

FragrancePerfumingreviewed

The volatile oil of bitter almond kernels, used as a fragrance ingredient.

What it is

Prunus amygdalus amara kernel oil is, according to CosIng, the volatile oil obtained from the kernels of the bitter almond, Prunus amygdalus var. amara, of the rose family (Rosaceae). Its characteristic almond odour comes mainly from benzaldehyde. CosIng lists it as a fragrance and perfuming ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in a small number of scented products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

This is a volatile oil; the fixed oil of sweet almonds has its own INCI name.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Perfuming
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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