frankincense oil CO2 extract (boswellia serrata)

Frankincense oil CO2 extract (Boswellia serrata) is an oleoresin-derived natural product obtained via supercritical CO2 extraction from the resin of Boswellia serrata trees. This extract presents as a viscous oily liquid exhibiting a woody and distinctly frankincense-like aroma and flavor characteristic. Known also by synonyms such as Salai, ext. and olibanum oil CO2 extract, it is valued for its aromatic properties across fragrance and flavor applications. Structurally, it belongs to the class of resinous essential oils and is catalogued in chemical databases such as PubChem under Boswellia serrata references. The sourcing involves resin tapping from Boswellia serrata, a deciduous tree native to India and surrounding regions, offering a sustainable natural extract for formulation purposes.

This extract originates from Boswellia serrata, a tree species native to India and parts of the Indian subcontinent. The resin tapped from this tree yields frankincense oil CO2 extract that serves primarily as a woody and frankincense-flavored and fragrant agent. Its use is widespread in perfumery and flavoring industries where natural resinaceous woody notes are required. The material's application aligns with standards such as FEMA (US), which governs flavor and fragrance ingredients for safety compliance. It also finds roles in fine fragrances, aromatherapy blends, and flavor formulations that benefit from its unique woody aroma profile and solubility in alcohols.

Frankincense oil CO2 extract is insoluble in water but readily soluble in alcohol-based solvents, characteristic of resin-derived essential oils. This solubility profile influences its formulation, especially in perfumery and flavor blends where hydroalcoholic carriers are common. The woody fragrant odor intensity and flavor impact are preserved through CO2 extraction, a method that maintains thermally sensitive compounds. The material's viscosity and resinous nature require appropriate handling for uniform dispersion. Its lack of classification under OSHA's hazard criteria suggests limited occupational hazards under normal use conditions.

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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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EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data

EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry

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boswellia serrata oil

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