![]() | Botonical Name | : | Myroxylon balsamum |
![]() | CAS # | : | 9000-64-0 |
![]() | Country of Origin | : | France |
![]() | Color & Odor | : | dark brown solid with balsamic odor |
![]() | Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water |
![]() | Specific Gravity | : | 0.74-0.81 |
![]() | Optical Rotation | : | -10.5 -0.5@20°C |
![]() | Refractive Index | : | 1.522–1.590 @ 20°C |
![]() | Flash Point | : | >100°C |
![]() | Plant Part Used | : | Resin |
![]() | Extraction Method | : | Steam Distilled |
DESCRIPTION:
Tolu balsam comes from South American tree and is closely related to tree yielding Peru balsam. With main constituents being benzyl- and cinnamyl esters of benzoic acid and cinnamic acid, it is used as fixative agent in perfumes. CONSTITUENTS:
Benzyl- & cinnamyl esters of benzoic acid and cinnamic acid AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
this oil has a very spicy, sharp and herbaceous scent.BLENDS WITH:
Alcohol COMMON NAMES:
Tolu balsam USES:
Used as a fixative in perfumes.