santolina oil

Santolina oil is an essential oil extracted from the flowering plant Santolina chamaecyparissus, also known as lavender cotton. This oil presents a balsamic, herbal, chamomile, and floral aroma profile at full concentration. It is alternatively named Santolina chamaecyparissus oil and is classified under CAS number 84961-58-0. The oil is derived primarily via steam distillation of the aerial parts of the plant, which is native to Mediterranean regions. As a natural extract listed in chemical repositories such as PubChem, it finds interest mostly in chemical and botanical research rather than commercial fragrance or flavor markets due to usage restrictions.

Santolina oil naturally occurs in the plant Santolina chamaecyparissus, a shrub native to Mediterranean ecosystems. While the plant is recognized for its aromatic foliage, the essential oil extracted is primarily for information purposes and is neither widely used in commercial fragrances nor in flavors, per IFRA (Global) standards. Its noted taste profile includes a tonic flavoring potential, but regulatory guidance strongly advises against its practical application in flavor or fragrance formulations. Current recommendations classify the use of Santolina oil in consumer products as prohibited due to the lack of sufficient safety data.

Santolina oil is characterized by its solubility in alcohol, with insolubility in water, which reflects its hydrophobic composition typical of essential oils. This alcohol solubility facilitates its incorporation in alcohol-based formulations while its water insolubility limits mixing with aqueous phases. The balsamic, herbal, and floral odor notes indicate the presence of volatile components consistent with aromatic monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes though detailed compositional data remains limited. These chemical properties influence its behavior in product development, confining usage primarily to experimental or analytical contexts rather than consumer-facing applications.

	santolina chamaecyparissus l. oil
Pubchem (sid):	135288427

Export Tariff Code:	3301.29.6000
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:
information only not used for fragrances or flavors
IFRA Critical Effect:
Insufficient data
	View the IFRA Standard
Recommendation for santolina oil usage levels up to:
	PROHIBITED: Should not be used as a fragrance ingredient.
Recommendation for santolina oil flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

Safety references

EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data

EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

santolina chamaecyparissus l. oil

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