savin wood oil (juniperus phoenicea)

Savin wood oil, sourced from the wood and twigs of Juniperus phoenicea, is a rectified essential oil known for its characteristic herbal and woody odor profile. This oil, sometimes referred to as juniperus phoenicea wood oil or sabine oil, belongs to a class of natural plant-derived volatiles used primarily for their fragrance properties. Its sensory notes are predominantly herbal and ozone dry, contributing a fresh woody character to formulations. The compound's standardized industry identifiers include the CAS number 8024-00-8. Extracted typically through steam distillation methods from the Cupressaceae family member juniper tree, this oil is recognized for its application as a flavor and fragrance agent in perfuming products. For controlled vocabulary reference, see its PubChem entry.

Savin wood oil occurs naturally as a secondary metabolite within the wood and twigs of Juniperus phoenicea, a species native to the Mediterranean region. Its chemical profile lends the oil to utilization primarily in flavor and fragrance applications, imparting herbal and woody notes to products. The oil is chiefly employed as a perfuming agent in fine fragrances and toiletry preparations. In compliance frameworks, its use is governed by standards such as the IFRA (International Fragrance Association) Code of Practice (Global), which recommends usage limits to ensure safe incorporation in consumer goods. The oil’s properties make it suitable for inclusion within alcoholic fine fragrances, antiperspirants, and liquid detergents, where it demonstrates good stability, whereas applications in hypochlorite bleach show poor compatibility.

Savin wood oil displays a specific gravity ranging approximately from 0.864 to 0.93 between 15 and 20 °C, indicating a relatively dense essential oil compared to water. Its refractive index at 20 °C falls between 1.47 and 1.48, reflecting how it bends light, which is typical for essential oils rich in terpene and oxygenated constituents. The acid value remains low, with a maximum of 1 KOH per gram, signifying minimal free fatty acids and generally good oxidative stability. The oil is soluble in alcohol and shows partial solubility in water under certain conditions, though it is predominantly water-insoluble as typical of most essential oils. Its stability profile extends to good compatibility with products like alcoholic fine fragrances and antiperspirants, while performance declines in bleach environments. These properties influence formulation choices, especially in selecting compatible solvents and application matrices.

	juniperus phoenicea wood oil
Canada Domestic Sub. List:	8024-00-8
Pubchem (sid):	135302469

Export Tariff Code:	3301.29.6100
Typical G.C.
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FAO:	BASIC PRINCIPLES OF STEAM DISTILLATION

Safety information

Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
IFRA Critical Effect:
Low acute toxicity
	View the IFRA Standard
Recommendation for savin wood oil (juniperus phoenicea) usage levels up to:
	0.5000 % in the fragrance concentrate.

Safety references

EPI System: View

EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):8024-00-8

EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data

EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

juniperus phoenicea wood oil

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