mimusops elengi flower oil

Mimusops elengi flower oil, also known by synonyms like bakul flower oil and vakul flower oil, is a natural extract obtained from the flowers of the Mimusops elengi plant. It presents as a fragrant oil characterized by floral odor notes described as sweet, orange flower-like, tuberose, minty, and balsamic. This floral extract is primarily valued for its use in fragrance formulations due to its distinctive aromatic profile. The compound is listed under CAS number 91722-87-1 and is chemically referenced as a complex natural mixture rather than a single molecular entity. Its sourcing involves steam distillation or solvent extraction techniques applied to freshly harvested Mimusops elengi flowers. More detailed chemical information can be found in controlled vocabulary databases such as PubChem. The oil's delicate scent and botanical origin make it a notable ingredient in perfumery and aromatic applications.

Mimusops elengi flower oil naturally occurs in the blossoms of the Mimusops elengi tree, which is native to certain regions of South and Southeast Asia. The oil captures the flower's characteristic rich floral bouquet, which is utilized extensively within fragrance agents. In perfumery, it imparts musk, orange blossom, and tuberose scent profiles, making it desirable for complex floral compositions. Its application is principally within fragrance products rather than flavoring, and it is covered by fragrance industry standards including the IFRA Code of Practice (Global). These standards govern its use concentrations to ensure appropriate safety margins during formulation. The oil remains a valued raw material for designers of fine fragrances and personal care products seeking natural floral notes.

Mimusops elengi flower oil exhibits solubility in alcohol solvents, facilitating its incorporation into ethanol-based fragrance bases, while it is insoluble in water. This differential solubility informs formulation strategies, indicating the necessity for alcoholic or oil-based carriers to effectively blend its aromatic compounds. Physical properties such as volatility and aromatic persistence align with its use as a fragrance agent, where the oil provides both head and heart notes in scent composition. The floral odor profile is described as sweet with nuances of orange flower, tuberose, minty freshness, and balsamic undertones. These olfactory characteristics depend on the complex mixture of volatile aromatic compounds naturally present in the extract.

	mimusops elengi l. flower oil
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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:
fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for mimusops elengi flower 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

mimusops elengi l. flower oil

Chemidplus:0091722871