Ajowan oil

At a glance

Ajowan oil, also known as ajwain oil, is a fragrance ingredient extracted from the seeds of the Trachyspermum ammi plant, used in perfumery for its distinctive aroma

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Leaf/Twig
Extraction
Steam distillation
CAS number
8001-99-8
Profile
herbaceous, spicy, slightly bitter
IFRA status
Restricted -- controlled via constituent peroxide limits
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01