8016-37-3

Basic information

• Product Name: Myrrh Oil
• Synonyms: Hypersolublemyrrh;Myrrh,oleo-gum-resin;MyrrhabsolutecolourlessMD;Myrrhresin;MyrrhResinoidA;oilofheerabol-myrrh;Oils,myrrh;FEMA 2766
• CAS NO: 8016-37-3
• Molecular Weight: 0
• EINECS: 232-543-6
• Product Categories: Cosmetic Ingredients & Chemicals
• Mol File: 8016-37-3.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 220 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: >230 °F
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.003 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.52(lit.)
• CAS DataBase Reference: Myrrh Oil(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Myrrh Oil(8016-37-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Myrrh Oil(8016-37-3)

Safety Data

• WGK Germany: 3
• Hazardous Substances Data: 8016-37-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Refer to MYRRH, GUM.

Chemical Properties

Different sources of media describe the Chemical Properties of 8016-37-3 differently. You can refer to the following data:
1. The oil, obtained by steam distillation of the gum, in approximately 3 to 8% yields. It has a pungent, balsamic, warm odor and corresponding flavor. The oil tends to darken and thicken on exposure to air and light.
2. Myrrh oil is obtained from the gum by steam distillation; it is a light brown or green liquid with the characteristic odor of the gum. d2525 0.995–1.014; n20D 1.5190–1.5275; α20D ?83 ° to ?60 °; acid number: 2–13; saponification number: 9–35; solubility: 1 vol in 7–10 vol of 90% ethanol; solutions are occasionally opalescent or turbid. Typical aroma-determining compounds of themyrrh plant are furanosesquiterpenoids such as (?)-lindestrene. Myrrh oil and myrrh resinoids are used in perfume compositions to create oriental notes.Myrrh extract and Myrrh tincture are also utilized in oral care and corresponding preparations.

Physical properties

The oil is a light-brown to green liquid. It is soluble in most fixed oils, but is only slightly soluble in mineral oil. It is insoluble in glycerin and in propylene glycol. Under the influence of air and light, the oil becomes darker in color and more viscous

Occurrence

Found in several species of gum-resin Commiphora (fam. Burseraceae), mainly C. myrrha, C. abyssinica and C. schiniperi.

Uses

Myrrh traditionally has been used internally to treat upper respiratory congestion, pharyngitis, gingivitis, mouth ulcers, stomatitis, leprosy, syphilis, and leg ulcers. Topically, it is used to treat wounds, decubitus ulcers, and hemorrhoids. Contemporary use is mostly limited to fl avoring in foods and fragrance in cosmetic products.

Preparation

By steam distillation of the gum.

Essential oil composition

Main constituents include d-pinene, dipentene, limonene, cinnamaldehyde, cuminaldehyde, eugenol, m-cresol, sesquiterpenes and formic and acetic acids.