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Onion Oil (Allium Cepa h)

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Allium cepa · Strong Sulphuraceous

Onion Essential Oil

Onion Essential Oil is steam distilled from the bulb of Allium cepa, grown in Egypt. This onion oil has a strong, sulphuraceous odour very characteristic of the plant — a powerful material used chiefly in flavour work and specialist formulation.

At Kush Aroma Exports, our onion oil is steam distilled from selected bulbs for flavour and specialist use. As one of India's leading essential oil manufacturers — a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier and exporter, we supply every batch with verifiable purity. Explore our full range of 100% pure natural essential oils or browse our CO2 extract oils for related aromatic materials.

Quick Facts

Botanical NameAllium cepa L.
Common NameOnion, pyaaz
FamilyAmaryllidaceae
SourceBulb
OriginEgypt
Processing MethodSteam distillation
Colour / ConsistencyLight-yellow to brownish-yellow liquid

Aroma Profile

Onion has a strong, sulphuraceous odour very characteristic of the plant — a powerful middle note.

Blends beautifully with

Onion is used mainly in flavour work and pairs with pungent and herb oils, including:

Asafoetida Garlic Rosemary Oregano Sage Thyme

The Everyday Allium

Onion (Allium cepa), known in India as pyaaz, is one of the most widely cultivated of all crops, grown across the world for its flavour.

Its steam-distilled oil is intensely sulphuraceous and is used chiefly for flavouring and in specialist formulations.

Harvesting & Extraction

Onion essential oil is steam distilled from the bulb, capturing its strong, sulphur-bearing fraction. Learn more about how we work on our distillation of essential oil page.

Common Uses

Across perfumery, wellness and traditional practice, this oil is valued for:

  • Flavouring — a powerful onion note for professional flavour work.
  • Specialist formulation — a pungent note used in specialist products.
  • Traditional use — a long history in traditional preparations.
  • Hair & scalp care — traditionally used in natural hair formulations.

Related Oils You May Like

For more pungent, savoury notes, explore related oils: Garlic oil, Asafoetida oil, Rosemary Organic oil, our natural essential oils range.

Caution: Onion oil is intensely pungent and should be well diluted and patch tested. For external use only. Avoid during pregnancy and keep away from children. Consult a professional if under medical care.

Why Buy Onion Oil From Kush Aroma Exports

As a Government-recognised Star Export House and a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier, exporter and wholesaler of 100% pure essential oils from Kannauj, India, we offer onion oil in retail and bulk quantities, with worldwide shipping and quality you can verify.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is onion essential oil?
It is a strongly sulphuraceous oil steam distilled from the bulb of Allium cepa (onion), used chiefly in flavour work.
What does onion oil smell like?
Strong and sulphuraceous, very characteristic of onion.
What is it used for?
Flavouring, specialist formulation and traditional hair/scalp preparations.
Is it strong?
Yes — it is intensely pungent and should be well diluted.

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Available from 100 ml up to bulk quantities, with wholesale pricing for flavourists. Need a custom quantity or a quote?

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Typical Composition · Qualitative

Key Constituents

Onion oil is dominated by sulphur compounds. Typical qualitative constituents below; batch values vary.

ConstituentTypical Character
Structural ClassNote
Dipropyl / propenyl disulphidesPungent, onion — principal group
ClassSulphur compounds — main markers
TrisulphidesStrong, savoury
ClassSulphur compounds
Thiophene derivativesCharacteristic onion notes
ClassSulphur heterocycles

Safety Summary

HazardsIntensely pungent; dilute well.
ContraindicationsPatch test; avoid in pregnancy.

Technical Notes

  • Family corrected — Onion (Allium cepa) is Amaryllidaceae; the source data’s ‘Liliaceae’ is outdated/incorrect.
  • Batch documentation — GC/MS and batch-specific CoA available on request.
Technical Disclaimer: The composition indicated above is qualitative and typical for this botanical; it does not constitute a Certificate of Analysis. Batch-specific GC/MS values vary with origin, harvest and distillation. For regulatory or formulation decisions, always refer to the batch-specific CoA supplied with your order.

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