Botonical Name | : | Myroxylon balsamum | |
CAS # | : | 9000-64-0 | |
Country of Origin | : | South America | |
Color & Odor | : | dark brownish liquid with balsamic odor | |
Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.910 - 0.920 @ 25 °C | |
Optical Rotation | : | N.A. | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.522 – 1.590 @ 20°C | |
Flash Point | : | >100°C | |
Major Constituents | : | Benzyl Alcohol, Nerolidol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Cinnamate | |
Plant Part Used | : | Resin | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distilled |
DESCRIPTION:
Originally found in South America, the tree of tolu balsam has close relation with Peru balsam. Enriched with cinnamyl and benzyl- esters of cinnamic acid and benzoic acid, Tolu Balsam Oil is used as suitable stabilizing factor in perfumes. CONSTITUENTS:
Benzyl Alcohol, Nerolidol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Cinnamate AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
Tolu Balsam Oil has distinctive herbal, strong and spicy aroma. BLENDS WITH:
This fragrant oil can be mixed with alcohol. COMMON NAMES:
This natural extract is commonly referred as Tolu balsam oil. USES:
Tolu Balsam Oil is used as a traditional solution of skin irritation caused by rashes. This oil is used as an important element to formulate fragrances like Ormonde Jayne scent.