8021-28-1

Basic information

• Product Name: FIR NEEDLE OIL, CANADIAN
• Synonyms: FEMA 2905;FIR NEEDLE OIL, CANADIAN;FIR NEEDLE OIL, CANADIAN TYPE;FIR BALSAM ABSOLUTE;FIR BALSAM OLIFFAC;BALSAM FIR OIL;Abiesbalsamea,Pinaceae;abiesexcelsaoil
• CAS NO: 8021-28-1
• Molecular Weight: 0
• EINECS: 294-351-9
• Product Categories: Alphabetical Listings;E-FFlavors and Fragrances;Essential Oils;Flavors and Fragrances
• Mol File: 8021-28-1.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 132 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: 110 °F
• Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid with aromatic odor and pungent taste
• Density: 0.909 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.4750(lit.)
• Storage Temp.: -20°C
• CAS DataBase Reference: FIR NEEDLE OIL, CANADIAN(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: FIR NEEDLE OIL, CANADIAN(8021-28-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: FIR NEEDLE OIL, CANADIAN(8021-28-1)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Statements: 10-36/38
• Safety Statements: 26-36-16
• RIDADR: UN 1993 3/PG 3
• WGK Germany: 2
• RTECS: LK5100000
• Hazardous Substances Data: 8021-28-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Chemical Properties

Different sources of media describe the Chemical Properties of 8021-28-1 differently. You can refer to the following data:
1. Canadian fir needle oil (balsam fir oil) is produced in Canada and in several northern states of the United States, fromneedles and twigs of Abies balsamea (L.) Mill. It is an almost colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pleasant balsamic odor. d2525 0.872–0.878; n20D 1.4730–1.4760; α20D ?24 ° to ?19 °; solubility: 1 vol in 4 vol of 90% ethanol (turbiditymay occur), ester content (calculated as bornyl acetate): 8–16%.
2. FIR NEEDLE OIL, CANADIAN is found in the needles and twigs of Abies balsamea L. Mill (family Pinaceae). Colorless to faintly yellow liquid; pleasant odor. Sol in fixed oils, mineral oil; sltly sol in propylene glycol; insol in glycerin.

Occurrence

Found in the leaves of Abies balsamea (L.) Mill. (Fam: Pinaceae) (Guenther, 1952).

Uses

Different sources of media describe the Uses of 8021-28-1 differently. You can refer to the following data:
1. fir needle oil can be used to add fragrance, and also for antiseptic and stimulating properties. Suppliers indicate that when incorporated into massage oils it can help pep up poor circulation and soothe muscle pain. Constituents of this oil include careen, limonene, terpinolene, borneol, and piperitone. It is obtained from the steam distillation of fur tree needles.
2. FIR NEEDLE OIL, CANADIAN is food additive.
3. Fir Needle Oil is an essential oil extracted from needles of Abies balsamea. It is used in aromatherapy and in cosmetics as perfuming agent.

Preparation

By steam distillation of the needles and twigs of A . balsamea (Fenaroli's Handbook of Flavor Ingredients, 1971).