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Essential oils are volatile organic constituents of plants normally obtained by distillation. They constitute a chemically diverse group of compounds and mixtures of natural origin. Their common characteristic is their volatility and the presence of a flavor or odor, e.g., Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil. They are different in this respect from so-called fixed oils, the Fats and Oils commonly found in plant and animal tissues (e.g., Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil or Shark Liver Oil). They are widely used as perfume and flavor ingredients. |