Tea tree oil

At a glance

Tea tree oil is a volatile essential oil used in perfumery for its fresh, decongestant properties and antimicrobial benefits, often incorporated into aromatherapy and fragrance compositions for its invigorating scent

One of several trade forms of Tea catalogued here — see the full family →

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Leaf/Twig
Extraction
Steam distillation
CAS number
68647-73-4
Profile
camphorous, fresh, herbaceous
IFRA status
Restricted -- peroxide value must be less than 20 mmol/L
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01