| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
Myrtle Oil | [CAS]
8008-46-6 | [Synonyms]
MYRTLE OIL
oilofmyrtle
Oils,myrtle
Mahogany oil
myrtle oil morocco
MYRTUS COMMUNIS OIL
myrtle oil fractions
essentialoilfrommyrtle | [MDL Number]
MFCD01774659 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [density ]
0.890-0.915 | [color ]
Yellow to greenish liquid | [Odor]
fragrant odor | [Odor Type]
herbal | [Cosmetics Ingredients Functions]
SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
FRAGRANCE | [Uses]
myrtle oil is astringent and anti-septic with botanical properties closely resembling those of eucalyptus. It is also used as a fragrance ingredient, and can be a deodorant. Its use is indicated for acne and oily skin. Its constituents include cineol, myrtenol, geraniol, linalool, camphene, and borneol. Myrtle is obtained by distillation of the plant’s flowers, leaves, and stems. | [CAS DataBase Reference]
8008-46-6 | [EPA Substance Registry System]
Oils, myrtle(8008-46-6) |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Definition]
Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. Myrtus communis, Myrtaceae. | [Safety Profile]
Moderately toxic by ingestion. Askin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acridsmoke and irritating fumes |
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