hymenaea verrucosa oil

Hymenaea verrucosa oil is a volatile natural oil extracted from the tree Hymenaea verrucosa, commonly found in East Africa. It is also known by several synonyms including east african copal oil and pom pom oil. This oil is characterized by a distinctive honey-like odor combined with beeswax, chamomile, hay, myrrh, labdanum, and resinous notes. Such a complex scent profile makes it valuable in fragrance formulations. The oil is a typical example of a botanical essential oil, with its chemical composition contributing to these sensory attributes. Refer to the PubChem record for detailed chemical information. Extraction methods include steam distillation or solvent extraction from the resinous exudate of the tree.

Hymenaea verrucosa oil occurs naturally as resin exuded by the Hymenaea verrucosa tree indigenous to East Africa. The oil is primarily used as a fragrance agent in perfumery and related applications due to its complex honey and resinous aroma. It is not utilized as a flavoring substance. Usage guidelines for this material are overseen under the IFRA Code of Practice (Global), which provides recommendations for safe concentration limits in fragrance products. This oil’s unique scent profile offers formulation versatility in various cosmetic and personal care products.

Hymenaea verrucosa oil is soluble in alcohol, allowing it to be readily incorporated into ethanol-based fragrance formulations. It does not dissolve in water, which affects its application and requires appropriate solvents for use in aqueous products. The oil’s physico-chemical traits, including volatility typical of essential oils, contribute to its olfactory impact and stability in formulations. These properties must be considered by perfumers to balance volatility and sillage in fragrance design. The resinous and honey-like odor compounds stem from its unique chemical constituents derived from botanical resins.

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Safety information

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GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
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Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
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Safety in use information

Category:
fragrance agents
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for hymenaea verrucosa oil flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

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