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Niaouli (nerolidol CT)

Niaouli (CT nerolidol)

Melaleuca quinquenervia

MQV nerolidol, Manaouli

Myrtaceae · Lá · Leaves · Steam-distilled


Niaouli (nerolidol CT) essential oil (Melaleuca quinquenervia) — botanical illustration
Melaleuca quinquenervia

Safety

Skin sensitization low

Nerolidol dominant. Low skin sensitization risk.

Aroma closer to linalool than the cineole CT, less sharp.

No data indicates hazard in pregnancy. Safer than cineole CT for children.


Usage guidelines

Storage
Dark, sealed, refrigerated

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
(E)-Nerolidol65.0 – 85.0 %
Linalool2.0 – 8.0 %
α-Terpineol1.0 – 5.0 %
(+)-Limonene1.0 – 3.0 %

Botanical source

Nerolidol-rich chemotype of Melaleuca quinquenervia. Limited production, mainly in New Caledonia.

Family Myrtaceae.


Notes

Nerolidol has anticarcinogenic activity in vitro. Woody, floral, lightly sweet aroma.

Niche oil, not common in mainstream cosmetics.