GUAIAC WOOD OIL
- Botanical Name: Bulnesia sarmientoi
- CAS Number: 8016-23-7
- EC Number: 289-632-8
- FEMA Number: 2534
- Flash Point (°C): 139
- Refractive Index: 1.5110 to 1.5240 at 20°C
- Specific Gravity: 0.9560 to 0.9680 at 25 °C
- Color: Yellowish brown paste
- Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, oil, organic solvents and insoluble in water
Description:
Bulnesia Sarmiento is a tree native to America and widely available in Paraguay and Argentina.
The oil is extracted from wood and sawdust. Guaiac wood oil is composed of 45 to 70% Guaiol. Two main constituents of the oil are Guaiol and Bulnesol. These two constituents of the oil are responsible for its aroma.
This oil is a thick paste that becomes semi-solid during winter (low temperature). The oil is considered non-irritating, non-sensitizing, and non-photo toxic to the human skin.
Odor profile:
smoky, roselike aroma
Major Constituents:
Guaiol, bulnesol, alpha-bulnesene, beta-bulnesene, α-guaiene, β-patchoulene, and guaioxide.
Application:
~ Guaiac wood essential oil is a good fixative, especially for woody and floral fragrances. Nature identical fragrances of Sandalwood and Rose can be prepared with this oil.
~ Industrial fragrances for cosmetics, soaps, and spa products can be prepared.
Aromatherapy:
The oil is having analgesic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties, when used in aromatherapy it reduces inflammation, relieves joint, muscle pain, decongestant, rheumatism, arthritis, stress, anxiety and prevent skin aging and keep skin looking youthful.
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