8001-88-5

Basic information

• Product Name: Birch Oil
• Synonyms: Oils,birch-tar;oils,whitebirch;oilwhitebirch;oleumrusci;whitebirchoil;BETULA ALBA OIL;BETULAALBATAR;BIRCH OIL, TAR RECTIFIED
• CAS NO: 8001-88-5
• Molecular Weight: 0
• Product Categories: A-BFlavors and Fragrances;Alphabetical Listings;Essential Oils;Flavors and Fragrances
• Mol File: 8001-88-5.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 175 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: 185 °F
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.135 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.538(lit.)
• CAS DataBase Reference: Birch Oil(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Birch Oil(8001-88-5)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Birch Oil(8001-88-5)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Statements: 36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 26-36
• WGK Germany: 3
• RTECS: DW3000000
• Hazardous Substances Data: 8001-88-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Chemical Properties

The essential oil is obtained from the B. alba and B. pendula Roth.

Physical properties

The essential oil of B. alba L. is a viscous, yellow liquid with a balsamic odor. It is obtained from buds by steam distillation in 3.5 to 8% yields. The oil solidifies at low temperature because of its paraffin content. The essential oil of B. alba L. var. pubescens Ehrl., obtained from buds in 3.5% yields by steam distillation, has a specific gravity of 0.9779. The essential oil of B. alba I. obtained from bark is recovered in 0.4 to 0.5% yields. The essential oil obtained from leaves is recovered in 0.4 to 0.5% yields.

Occurrence

Found in the tar of the bark and wood of Betula pendula Roth (fam. Betulaceae).

Preparation

By steam-distillation of the tar obtained by dry distillation of the bark and the wood of Betula pendula Roth (fam. Betulaceae).

Safety Profile

A skin irritant. Moderatelyirritating to eyes and mucous membranes. A mild allergen.Combustible when exposed to heat or flame; can reactwith oxidizing materials.