bursera graveolens wood oil

Bursera graveolens wood oil is a volatile essential oil distilled from the wood of the Bursera graveolens tree, a member of the Burseraceae family. This oil presents as a clear to pale yellow liquid characterized by a complex floral odor blending balsamic, citrus, fruity, woody, and coumarinic notes. Known also by several synonyms including palo santo wood oil and holy wood oil, it is valued in flavor and fragrance industries for its distinctive aroma. The compound is listed under standardized flavoring references such as FEMA (US), where it holds the FEMA number 2634. Its raw material is primarily sourced from sustainably harvested Bursera graveolens trees native to South America. For more chemical details, the linked PubChem database provides comprehensive data on this complex essential oil.

This oil occurs naturally in the heartwood of Bursera graveolens, a tree endemic to regions of South and Central America. It is commonly extracted through steam distillation, a process that preserves its aromatic integrity. Bursera graveolens wood oil is widely applied as a flavoring and fragrance agent due to its rich and balanced scent profile, which blends floral, balsamic, fruity, and woody characters. Its usage spans perfuming agents, flavor formulations in beverages and confectionery, and aromatherapy products. Compliance with the IFRA (Global) standards ensures that it meets safety requirements for consumer products. The unique scent qualities and regulatory acceptance make it a valuable natural ingredient in both food and cosmetic industries.

Bursera graveolens wood oil is soluble in alcohol but does not dissolve appreciably in water, which influences its formulation in various matrices such as perfumes and flavor solutions. Its volatility and chemical stability enable effective aroma release without rapid degradation. The complex mixture of terpenoids and coumarins contributes to its multifaceted odor, while its physical properties like volatility support its application in low concentration levels consistent with IFRA guidelines. These characteristics make it compatible with a range of carrier solvents and suitable for incorporation into both aqueous and oil-based systems with alcohol as co-solvent.

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FAO:	BASIC PRINCIPLES OF STEAM DISTILLATION

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Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
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Safety in use information

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flavor and fragrance agents
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
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		average usual ppm	average maximum ppm
baked goods:		-	15.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic):		-	4.30000
beverages(alcoholic):		-	1.00000
breakfast cereal:		-	-
cheese:		-	-
chewing gum:		-	-
condiments / relishes:		-	-
confectionery froastings:		-	-
egg products:		-	-
fats / oils:		-	-
fish products:		-	-
frozen dairy:		-	3.80000
fruit ices:		-	3.80000
gelatins / puddings:		-	-
granulated sugar:		-	-
gravies:		-	-
hard candy:		-	16.00000
imitation dairy:		-	-
instant coffee / tea:		-	-
jams / jellies:		-	-
meat products:		-	-
milk products:		-	-
nut products:		-	-
other grains:		-	-
poultry:		-	-
processed fruits:		-	-
processed vegetables:		-	-
reconstituted vegetables:		-	-
seasonings / flavors:		-	-
snack foods:		-	-
soft candy:		-	-
soups:		-	-
sugar substitutes:		-	-
sweet sauces:		-	-

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