| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
Myrrh Oil | [CAS]
8016-37-3 | [Synonyms]
MYRRH
OILMYRRH
Myrrh oi
FEMA 2766
GUM MYRRH
MYRRH OIL
Myrrhresin
Oils,myrrh
Myrrh Tincture
Commiphora oil
MyrrhResinoidA
MYRRH RESINOID
Hypersolublemyrrh
MYRRH GUM (RESIN)
oilofheerabol-myrrh
Myrrh Oil USP/EP/BP
Myrrh,oleo-gum-resin
COMMIPHORA MYRRHA OIL
myrrh oil CO2 extract
Commiphora Myrrhamolmol
Commiphora Molmol SPP
MyrrhabsolutecolourlessMD
MYRRH OIL (COMMIPHORA SPP.)
Myrrh oil,Myrrh Essential Oil
Myrrh absolute (commiphora spp.) | [EINECS(EC#)]
616-981-9 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00217581 |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [WGK Germany ]
3
| [TSCA ]
TSCA listed | [Toxicity]
Acute toxicity. The acute oral LD 50
value in rats was reported as 1-65 g/kg (1-40-1-90 g/kg) (Moreno, 1973). |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Description]
Refer to MYRRH, GUM. | [Chemical Properties]
Myrrh oil is obtained from the gum by steam distillation; it is a light brown or
green liquid with the characteristic odor of the gum.
d2525 0.995–1.014; n20D 1.5190–1.5275; α20D ?83 ° to ?60 °; acid number: 2–13;
saponification number: 9–35; solubility: 1 vol in 7–10 vol of 90% ethanol; solutions
are occasionally opalescent or turbid.
Typical aroma-determining compounds of themyrrh plant are furanosesquiterpenoids
such as (?)-lindestrene. Myrrh oil and myrrh
resinoids are used in perfume compositions to create oriental notes.Myrrh extract
and Myrrh tincture are also utilized in oral care and corresponding preparations. | [Chemical Properties]
The oil, obtained by steam distillation of the gum, in approximately 3 to 8% yields. It has a pungent, balsamic, warm
odor and corresponding flavor. The oil tends to darken and thicken on exposure to air and light.
| [Physical properties]
The oil is a light-brown to green liquid. It is soluble in most fixed oils, but is only slightly soluble
in mineral oil. It is insoluble in glycerin and in propylene glycol. Under the influence of air and light, the oil becomes darker in color
and more viscous | [Occurrence]
Found in several species of gum-resin Commiphora (fam. Burseraceae), mainly C. myrrha, C. abyssinica and C. schiniperi. | [Uses]
Myrrh traditionally has been used internally to treat upper respiratory congestion, pharyngitis, gingivitis, mouth ulcers, stomatitis, leprosy, syphilis, and leg ulcers. Topically, it is used to treat wounds, decubitus ulcers, and hemorrhoids. Contemporary use is mostly limited to fl avoring in foods and fragrance in cosmetic products. | [Definition]
Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. Commiphora, Burseraceae. | [Preparation]
By steam distillation of the gum. | [Essential oil composition]
Main constituents include d-pinene, dipentene, limonene, cinnamaldehyde, cuminaldehyde, eugenol,
m-cresol, sesquiterpenes and formic and acetic acids. |
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