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MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF OIL

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil is the oil distilled from the leaves of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae

MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF OIL is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 8022-72-8
CAS 8022-72-8PubChem CID 22833361

Oils, Melaleuca

IUPAC name
zinc bis(diheptoxy-sulfanylidene-sulfido-lambda5-phosphane)
Molecular formula
C28H60O4P2S4Zn
Molecular weight
716.4 g/mol
Exact mass
714.214111 Da
Topological polar surface area
103.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
8
Covalent units
3
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

RefChem:856332zinc;diheptoxy-sulfanylidene-sulfido-lambda5-phosphaneMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oilZKAQFYDDTYGBBV-UHFFFAOYSA-LDA-73206Zinc bis(O,O-diheptyl phosphorodithioate)Melaleuca Alternifolia oil Australian 100% PurePhosphorodithioic acid,o,o-di-c1-14-alkyl esters,zinc salts
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External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

What the official INCI name states

The official label identifies a biological source material and its stated preparation or plant part.

Identity type from wording
biological_material
Preparation or form
OIL
Stated biological parts
LEAF
Scientific-name candidates to verify against the supplier specification
Melaleuca alternifolia

This structure is derived only from the official label wording. It does not establish composition, concentration, chemical equivalence, safety or regulatory permission.

Verified source-organism taxonomy

Exact scientific names from the INCI wording matched the immutable Catalogue of Life release shown here.

2026-07-17 XR

Melaleuca alternifolia

accepted

(Maiden & Betche) Cheel

Rank
species
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Myrtaceae
Genus
Melaleuca
Narrow-leaved paperbarknarrow-leaf paperbarkteatreenarrow-leaf teatree
Open Catalogue of Life record

Catalogue of Life 2026-07-17 XR · DOI 10.48580/dgykv · CC BY 4.0.

Inventory details for MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF OIL

INCI name

MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF OIL

Description

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil is the oil distilled from the leaves of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae

Record provenance

Inventory reference
40048
Imported identity
MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF OIL
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes
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Key data

CAS
85085-48-9 / 8022-72-8 / 68647-73-4
EC
285-377-1 / - / -
Restriction
—
Function
ANTIOXIDANT
Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
PERFUMING
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#16116 · MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF OIL

Other ingredients from the same source

Melaleuca alternifolia

Narrow-leaved paperbarknarrow-leaf paperbarkteatree

9 other ingredients in this inventory name the same organism. Sharing a source is not sharing an identity: a leaf extract, a seed oil and a ferment are different materials with different specifications.

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

MANGIFERA INDICA PEEL EXTRACTFRAGRANCE; PERFUMING
MATRICARIA RECUTITA FLOWER OILPERFUMING
MEKPERFUMING, SOLVENT
MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACTPERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
MELALEUCA LEUCADENDRON CAJUPUTI LEAF EXTRACTPERFUMING
MELALEUCA LEUCADENDRON CAJUPUTI LEAF OILPERFUMING
MELALEUCA QUINQUENERVIA OILPERFUMING
MELALEUCA TERETIFOLIA BRANCH/LEAF OILFRAGRANCE, PERFUMING

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF OIL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF OIL as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF OIL is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF OIL is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF OIL carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 85085-48-9 / 8022-72-8 / 68647-73-4 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF OIL

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF OIL from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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