Agent Name
Summer savory oil
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Oils, satureja hortensis; Oils, savory, summer; Oleoresin savory; Satureja hortensis oil; Savory oil; Savory oil (summer variety); Savory oil, summer; Savory summer (Satureja hortensis L.); Savory summer oil (satureja hortensis L.); Savory summer oleoresin (Satureja hortensis L.); Savory winter oil (Satureja montana L.); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Plant Oils and Extracts
Description
Light yellow to dark brown liquid with a pungent odor of mint or thyme; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent (liqueurs, foods, candy, and condiments) and fragrance (perfumes, soaps, and lotions); [HSDB]
Comments
Causes severe irritation after applying to skin of guinea pig; [RTECS] Emergency treatment: Irritants; [HSDB] Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) as a food additive; [FDA]
Other Information
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