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myrrh oil yemen

Myrrh oil Yemen is a balsamic, resinous essential oil extracted from Commiphora abyssinica, widely used in fragrances and flavorings.

General Material Description

Myrrh oil Yemen, also known as commiphora abyssinica gum oil, is a natural resinous essential oil extracted primarily from the Commiphora abyssinica species. This oil presents as a dark, reddish-orange to brown viscous mass with a balsamic and warm woody aroma accompanied by subtle lemon notes. Known under synonyms such as Myrrh resin, Myrrh gum, and various botanical extract names, it links to the controlled vocabulary entry in PubChem for chemical and structural reference. Traditionally harvested by collecting the gum resin exuded from tree bark, Myrrh oil Yemen is valued for its distinctive fragrance and is often incorporated into perfuming agents and flavorings.

Occurrence, Applicability & Potential Uses

Myrrh oil Yemen occurs naturally in the Commiphora abyssinica species, a tree native to regions in Yemen and the Horn of Africa. Its resinous exudate is steam-distilled to produce the essential oil used primarily as a flavor and fragrance agent. The oil’s rich balsamic and woody profile makes it a popular component in perfumery and aromatherapy applications. According to IFRA (Global) standards, formulations containing this oil are subject to usage guidelines to ensure safety in consumer products. Its unique sensory characteristics also find use in niche flavor alloys and cultural incense preparations.

Physico-Chemical Properties Summary

Myrrh oil Yemen exhibits limited solubility in water, estimated at 0.01161 mg/L at 25 °C, reflecting its resinous hydrophobic nature. It dissolves well in alcohol-based solvents, facilitating its incorporation in various fragrance and flavor formulations. At room temperature, it is a viscous, dark reddish-brown mass that imparts a warm balsamic, woody, and lemon-scented aroma. These physicochemical qualities influence handling and blending, requiring appropriate solvents and temperature control to maintain stability and potency during product formulation.

FAQ

What is Myrrh oil Yemen and where does it come from?
Myrrh oil Yemen is an essential oil obtained by steam distillation of the gum resin from the Commiphora abyssinica tree. Native to Yemen and surrounding regions, this oil is known for its dark reddish-brown viscous appearance and characteristic balsamic, resinous aroma with woody and lemon nuances.
How is Myrrh oil Yemen used and what standards govern its application?
This oil is primarily employed in the flavor and fragrance industries as a perfuming agent due to its distinctive scent profile. Its usage is governed by international standards such as those from IFRA (Global), which set guidelines to ensure its safe application in consumer products. Its solubility characteristics affect blending and formulation processes.
What safety information is available regarding Myrrh oil Yemen?
Current safety data indicate no classified hazards for Myrrh oil Yemen under OSHA HCS (29 CFR 1910). Toxicity information such as oral, dermal, and inhalation effects has not been fully determined. Regulatory bodies like RIFM have conducted safety assessments, and adherence to IFRA notifications is recommended to maintain safe usage in flavor and fragrance contexts.

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General Material Information

Preferred name myrrh oil yemen
Trivial Name Myrrh resin
Short Description commiphora abyssinica gum oil
CAS Number 9000-45-7
ECHA Number 232-543-6
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Synonyms
  • commiphora abyssinica gum oil
  • heerabol
  • Myrrh resin
  • Myrrh
  • Myrrh gum
  • Perfumes, myrrh
  • Commiphora molmol ext.
  • Commiphora abyssinica, ext.
  • Commiphora molmol extract
  • Gum-resin myrrh

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 0.01161 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Balsamic
balsamic, incense, resinous, woody, lemon
General comment At 100.00 %. balsamic incense resinous woody lemon
Arctander describes the pure resinoid like this: “Myrrh Resinoid is a very dark, reddish-orange- brown, viscous mass, hardly pourable at ordinary room temperature.” Incense, warm-balsamic, rich-resin, woody, lemon

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Safety Information

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

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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

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commiphora abyssinica gum oil
Chemidplus:009000457