Nutmeg
(Nutmeg Oil and Ground Nutmeg)CAS number: 8008-45-5
Synonyms: Myristica oil; East Indian nutmeg oil
Chemical class: Herbs, Essential Oils, Extracts
Industry claims found in: nutmeg
Industry claims used in: baked goods, pasta, fruits, meats, vegetables, and sauces
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; industry claims FDA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 2620 mg/kg; highly toxic—as little as 5 g can cause nausea, vomiting, and death; experimental reproductive effects; mutagenic data; skin irritant; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes