Benzoin Oil

Benzoin Oil

	Botonical Name	:	Stryax benzoin
	CAS #	:	05/09/00
	Country of Origin	:	Sumatra
	Color & Odor	:	Thick brown, viscous liquid with a sweet, warm and vanilla-like aroma.
	Solubility	:	Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils
	Specific Gravity	:	0.990 - 1.008 @ 20 °C
	Optical Rotation	:	+0.80 to +0.89
	Refractive Index	:	1.460 to 1.620 @ 20 °C
	Flash Point	:	>100°C
	Major Constituents	:	Cinnamyl Cinnamate, Cinnamic Acid, Benzyl Cinamate, Vanillin
	Plant Part Used	:	Resin
	Extraction Method	:	Solvent Extraction

Pure Benzoin Oil is derived from the stem of long tropical tree with light green leaves. Liquid form of benzoin tends to discharge from this tree when its trunk is cut. The released liquid gradually deposits under its bark. The accumulated substance or oil can be accessed by cutting its bark. In East Asian countries, this oil is used to formulate medicines and to produce fragrance.

Cinnamyl Cinnamate, Vanillin, Methyl Cinamate, Benzoic Acid, Cinnamic Acid, Benzyl Cinamate, Benzyl Alcohol

The essential oil of benzoin has pleasant and warm base to medium note fragrance that resembles to the smell of vanilla.

Basil essential oil is suitable to be mixed with other aromatic oils of juniper berry, myrrh, lemon, rose, Rosewood, jasmine, frankincense, sandalwood, various spice extracted oils and citrus oils.

This scented oil is commonly mentioned as Friar's balsam, Benzoin resinoid, Benzoin and Benzoin Essential Oil.

Benzoin Oil is used as an essential ingredient for producing a number of products that include fragrance, diffusers, massage oils, air fresheners, aromatherapy products, potpourri, laundry, spa products, facial steams, towel scenting, incense, hair treatment items, perfume oils, bath oils, light rings, lotions, soap and body fragrance. The medicinal properties of this oil is used for treating cold and flu, asthma, bronchitis, sore throats and rheumatoid arthritis.