Nepeta (Catnip) Essential Oil
Nepeta (Catnip) Essential Oil (CAS 8024-24-0, INCI name -distilled essential oil standardized to >95% nepetalactone, distilled from Nepeta cataria and Schizonepeta tenuifolia. Baisifu supplies food-grade, BP/USP and Ph.Eur. equivalent batches from a Xi'an facility, with every drum shipped with a COA, allergen declaration and IFRA documentation.
Botanical Source & Active Profile
The marker compound in Nepeta (Catnip) Essential Oil is nepetalactone isomers. We standardize every batch in-house by GC-MS against pharmacopoeial reference standards, so formulators in pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food workflows receive a consistent active profile drum after drum. The oil presents as a pale yellow liquid carrying a herbaceous minty slightly skunky odor that blends well with floral, citrus, herbaceous and woody notes.
Typical Applications
Nepeta (Catnip) Essential Oil moves into the following formulation workflows:
- TCM diaphoretic blends
- insect repellents
- topical rubs
- ceremonial incense
Technical Specification
| Parameter | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Product | Nepeta (Catnip) Essential Oil |
| CAS number | 8024-24-0 |
| Specification | >95% nepetalactone |
| Active marker | nepetalactone isomers |
| Appearance | pale yellow liquid |
| Odor | herbaceous minty slightly skunky |
| Botanical source | Nepeta cataria and Schizonepeta tenuifolia |
| Packaging | 180 kg HDPE drum; 50 kg sample drum |
| Shelf life | 24 months from manufacture date, unopened |
| Origin | Xi'an, Shaanxi, China |
Packaging, Storage & Supply
Nepeta (Catnip) Essential Oil is filled into 180 kg HDPE drum; 50 kg sample drum, nitrogen-blanketed and sealed under COA. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; the recommended storage temperature is 15–25 °C with shelf life of 24 months from manufacture date in original sealed packaging. Baisifu ships ex-Xi'an with full quality documentation, MOQ 50 kg for sample development and 1,000 kg and above for production orders. Standard lead time 7–15 days depending on batch availability; express air freight available on request.
Why Baisifu for Nepeta (Catnip) Essential Oil
- 20 years of botanical extraction experience in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- GC-MS batch verification with pharmacopoeial reference standards
- COA, allergen, IFRA and pesticide residue documentation ship with every drum
- OEM/ODM custom blends and private-label packaging available
- Export-ready logistics: Hong Kong and Shanghai ports, bill of lading and certificate of origin on request
- Direct-from-manufacturer pricing with transparent quotation turnaround within one business day
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