What is the solubility profile of this ylang ylang oil — which carriers, solvents and bases does it dissolve in?
Ylang ylang oil is a typical sesquiterpene-rich floral oil: fully miscible with ethanol and carrier oils, and essentially insoluble in water. This guides its use in perfumery, cosmetics and aqueous home-care products.
Solubility Profile
| Solvent / base | Solubility |
|---|---|
| Ethanol | Fully miscible (1:1 and higher in 90% ethanol, most grades) |
| Carrier oils (jojoba, sweet almond, coconut, MCT) | Fully miscible |
| Vegetable / fixed oils | Fully miscible |
| Water | Insoluble |
| Glycerin / propylene glycol | Poorly soluble; requires solubilizer for aqueous systems |
| Surfactant systems (polysorbate 20/80, PEG) | Emulsifiable for washes, body care, bath products |
- In fine perfumery, dilute in ethanol (extrait/EDP/EDT) at 0.5-10% of the perfume oil
- In cosmetics, blend into a carrier oil or cream base at the recommended dilution (see usage-rate FAQ)
- For water-based products (body washes, bath gels, sprays), pre-dissolve with a solubilizer or emulsifier
- In candles and wax melts, the oil disperses directly into hot wax
- Ethanol solubility is checked on the COA as an identity parameter
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.
