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| | Myrtle Oil Basic information |
| Product Name: | Myrtle Oil | | Synonyms: | MYRTUS COMMUNIS OIL;MYRTLE OIL;essentialoilfrommyrtle;oilofmyrtle;Oils,myrtle;myrtle oil fractions;myrtle oil morocco;Mahogany oil | | CAS: | 8008-46-6 | | MF: | | | MW: | 0 | | EINECS: | | | Product Categories: | | | Mol File: | Mol File | ![Myrtle Oil Structure]() |
| | Myrtle Oil Chemical Properties |
| density | 0.890-0.915 | | color | Yellow to greenish liquid | | Odor | fragrant odor | | Odor Type | herbal | | CAS DataBase Reference | 8008-46-6 | | EPA Substance Registry System | Oils, myrtle (8008-46-6) |
| Toxicity | LD50 orl-rat: 3800 mg/kg TXAPA9 45,264,78 |
| | Myrtle Oil Usage And Synthesis |
| 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. | | 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 |
| | Myrtle Oil Preparation Products And Raw materials |
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