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Roman Chamomile

Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All.

Chemotype: angelate and tiglate ester rich type

sweetfruityherbaceousapple-likepear-like
PLANT PART
flowers
EXTRACTION
steam distillation
AROMA NOTE
mid

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Aroma & character

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sweetfruityherbaceousapple-likepear-like
Aroma intensity
80 / 100
Soft & subtleBold & expressive
Note layer
mid

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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY

Using it thoughtfully

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Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
5%
Phototoxicity
Not flagged in this profile
Oxidation risk
medium

A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.

No phototoxic furocoumarin restriction was verified for this steam-distilled flower oil.

Contraindications & cautions

  • moderateAvoid in individuals with known hypersensitivity to Asteraceae plants; patch test before wider topical use.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT

Inside the oil

8 constituents

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About this composition

This Oregon Roman chamomile record uses the EMA assessment report as the open quantitative anchor for the classic ester-rich Roman chamomile profile, then ties the archive entry to Oregon-grown material through live supplier pages from Eden Botanicals and Nature Packaged. Those origin-specific pages support the Willamette Valley / Oregon provenance, flower distillation, fruity-herbaceous apple-like odor profile, and a public 5% special dilution rate for topical use.

ConstituentTypical amountReported rangeChemical familySource
isobutyl angelate
30.93%
25.85–36%aliphatic ester
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Assessment report on Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All., flos; The Good Scents Company isobutyl angelate entry

https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-report/final-assessment-report-chamaemelum-nobile-l-all-flos_en.pdf p.4 lines 118-123 for composition; https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/rw1009371.html for CAS 7779-81-9
isoamyl isobutyrate
17.3%
10.9–23.7%aliphatic ester
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Assessment report on Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All., flos; FDA Substances Added to Food isoamyl isobutyrate entry

https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-report/final-assessment-report-chamaemelum-nobile-l-all-flos_en.pdf p.4 lines 119-123 for composition; https://hfpappexternal.fda.gov/scripts/fdcc/index.cfm?id=ISOAMYLISOBUTYRATE&set=FoodSubstances for CAS 2050-01-3
2-methylbutyl angelate
16.65%
13–20.3%aliphatic ester
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Assessment report on Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All., flos; NIST Chemistry WebBook 2-Methylbutyl angelate entry

https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-report/final-assessment-report-chamaemelum-nobile-l-all-flos_en.pdf p.4 lines 119-123 for composition; https://webbook.nist.gov/cgi/inchi/InChI%3D1S/C10H18O2/c1-5-8%283%297-12-10%2811%299%284%296-2/h6%2C8H%2C5%2C7H2%2C1-4H3/b9-6- for CAS 61692-77-1
isoamyl tiglate
15.8%
11.7–19.9%aliphatic ester
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Assessment report on Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All., flos; NCATS GSRS isoamyl tiglate entry

https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-report/final-assessment-report-chamaemelum-nobile-l-all-flos_en.pdf p.4 lines 119-123 for composition; https://gsrs.ncats.nih.gov/ginas/app/beta/substances/JD9PHL6H3M for CAS 41519-18-0
propyl tiglate
12%
12–12%aliphatic ester
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Assessment report on Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All., flos; The Good Scents Company propyl tiglate entry

https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-report/final-assessment-report-chamaemelum-nobile-l-all-flos_en.pdf p.4 line 120 for composition; https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/rw1040411.html for CAS 61692-83-9
isoamyl angelate
11.6%
5.3–17.9%aliphatic ester
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Assessment report on Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All., flos; The Good Scents Company isoamyl angelate entry

https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-report/final-assessment-report-chamaemelum-nobile-l-all-flos_en.pdf p.4 lines 120-123 for composition; https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/rw1044991.html for CAS 10482-55-0
isobutyl isobutyrate
4.5%
3.7–5.3%aliphatic ester
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Assessment report on Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All., flos; Sigma-Aldrich isobutyl isobutyrate entry

https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-report/final-assessment-report-chamaemelum-nobile-l-all-flos_en.pdf p.4 lines 120-123 for composition; https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/product/aldrich/537632 for CAS 97-85-8
beta-bisabolene
4.18%
4.18–4.18%sesquiterpene hydrocarbon
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Assessment report on Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All., flos; NIST Chemistry WebBook beta-bisabolene entry

https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-report/final-assessment-report-chamaemelum-nobile-l-all-flos_en.pdf p.4 lines 123-127 for composition; https://webbook.nist.gov/cgi/cbook.cgi?ID=495-61-4 for CAS 495-61-4

Profile source: Assessment report on Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All., flos; Chamomile, Roman EO; Roman Chamomile Essential Oil by Essential Oils Oregon · https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-report/final-assessment-report-chamaemelum-nobile-l-all-flos_en.pdf ; https://www.edenbotanicals.com/chamomile-roman.html ; https://naturepackaged.com/products/roman-chamomile-essential-oil-from-essential-oils-oregon-usa

A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY

Traditional & reported uses

These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.

  • traditionally used in aromatherapy for calming and relaxation
  • reported to support restful sleep when diffused before bedtime
  • used in massage blends for soothing muscle comfort and easing occasional tension
  • traditionally associated with settling a fussy mood and promoting a peaceful atmosphere
  • used in skincare blends for its gentle, soothing reputation

For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.

What we're still learning · 3 data gaps

Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.

  • max_dermal_pct 5 is taken from a live Oregon supplier's published special dilution rate rather than a public primary safety monograph.
  • Odor intensity 80 normalizes Eden Botanicals' qualitative 'powerfully diffusive' and 'strong odor intensity' wording into the archive's 0-100 scale.
  • No public Oregon lot-specific GC-MS or COA was found in this pass, so the constituent percentages remain EMA-backed Roman chamomile values rather than Oregon-batch analytics.