Oil of Origanum TCI O0051

Oil of Origanum from TCI is an essential oil obtained from plants of the genus Origanum, commonly known as oregano. It is a natural mixture of many volatile compounds, and its best-known components are phenolic monoterpenoids such as carvacrol and thymol. TCI lists this product under Life Science > Biochemicals and Reagents > Lipids. In the laboratory, Oil of Origanum is used as a natural material for research into biological activity, as a reference sample in essential oil analysis, and as a test material in the development of formulations based on natural ingredients.

Researchers choose oregano oil mainly for its phenolic compounds, which the literature often reports as having antimicrobial and antioxidant activity. Because it is a natural mixture, its composition can vary with the plant source. For this reason, laboratories usually characterize the component profile by GC-MS before running biological tests, so that results can be interpreted properly. The oil is lipophilic, so it dissolves in organic solvents and carrier oils but mixes poorly with water. This makes it an interesting challenge for research on nanoemulsions and encapsulation, where scientists try to disperse or protect hydrophobic active compounds.

Indonesia has a long tradition of essential oil use and research, and Oil of Origanum fits well into that work. University and research institute laboratories use it in comparative studies of essential oils, in natural product chemistry, and in microbiology research on plant-derived antimicrobial agents. Pharmacy and food science groups also use it when screening natural ingredients for formulations. Analytical laboratories use it as a sample for building up GC-MS profiling methods for essential oils. Across these settings, a consistent source from a known supplier such as TCI helps make experiments easier to reproduce.

• Antimicrobial activity research: its phenolic components, such as carvacrol and thymol, are widely reported to have antimicrobial activity, which makes the oil a useful natural test material for microbiology studies.
• Antioxidant studies: the literature often links the oil's phenolic compounds with antioxidant activity, so researchers use it as a natural sample in antioxidant assays and in comparisons with other plant extracts.
• Essential oil analysis by GC-MS: as a natural mixture of volatile compounds, it works well as a reference sample for developing and checking methods that profile essential oil components.
• Nanoemulsion and encapsulation research: it is lipophilic and mixes poorly with water, which makes it a practical model material for work on dispersing, stabilizing, and encapsulating hydrophobic natural actives.
• Natural-based formulation development: formulation scientists use it as a test ingredient when they evaluate how essential oils behave in products built on natural materials, including compatibility with carrier oils.

• Product code: O0051

Store Oil of Origanum in its original container, tightly closed, away from heat, direct sunlight, and ignition sources. Follow the storage temperature given on the TCI label and SDS. Because the oil contains volatile compounds, keep the container closed when not in use to limit evaporation and changes in composition. Glass containers with inert caps are generally suitable for essential oils. When handling, work in a well-ventilated area or a fume hood, and wear gloves, safety glasses, and a lab coat. Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and do not inhale the vapors. Always read the SDS before use, and dispose of waste according to local laboratory rules.

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