Identification

Namemyrrh oil
IUPACcommiphora myrrha oil
CAS Number8016-37-3
FDA UNIIH74221J5J4
MDL NumberMFCD00240996
CoE Number150

Regulatory

FEMA Number2766
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)8016-37-3 ; MYRRH, OIL (COMMIPHORA SPP.)
FDA RegulationFDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Physical Properties

Appearance yellow amber to greenish brown clear oily liquid (est)
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.98800 to 1.01700 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 8.221 to 8.462
Refractive Index 1.51700 to 1.52800 @ 20.00 °C.
Flash Point > 200.00 °F. TCC ( > 93.33 °C. )
Shelf Life 24.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly.
Storage store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water
Stability non-discoloring in most media

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesfragrance

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength medium
Substantivity 400 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Odor Description
at 100.00 %.
Ambery/vanillic, woody, mushroom, aromatic, ambery, liquorice
balsamic spicy camphoraceous rich medicinal warm rich spicy-balsamic
Sweet, ambery, balsamic, Myrrh reveals liquorice and smoky undertones
Saffron and undergrowth top notes followed by the woody, resinous and liquorice character
Sweet, ambery, balsamic, Myrrh reveals liquorice and smoky undertones
Odor sample from Charabot & Co., Inc.
Taste Description
balsamic woody dry amber resinous greasy incense
balsamic woody dry amber resinous greasy incense
Anised balsamic mushroom resinous spicy

Safety Information

European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rat LD50 1650 mg/kg
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for myrrh oil usage levels up to8.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy-
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy-
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

FR acacia FR aldehydic FR amaryllis FR amber FR ambreine FR ambrette oil replacer FL/FR angelica FR animal FR armoise FR arnica flower FR ash mountain ash blossom FR autumn FR azalea FR balsam FR bark FR beeswax absolute replacer FR boxwood FR boxwood blossom FR cabreuva wood FR calamus oil replacer FR cassia FR cassia blossom FR castoreum FR cedar FR cedar forest FR chestnut blossom FR christmas FL/FR cistus FR clove FR clove blossom FR coconut FL/FR copaiba balsam FR coronilla FL/FR croton eluteria bark FR dahlia FR daisy FR daphne FR deertongue absolute replacer FR dogwood dry fantasy blends FL/FR fenugreek FR fern FR fir balsam FR fir needle oil replacer FR floral FR flouve FR flouve blossom FR forest FR frankincense FL/FR galangal root FR ginger white ginger FL/FR guaiacwood FR habuba FR heather FR herbal FR honey FR honeysuckle FR hugonia FL/FR immortelle FR incense FR iris blossom FR ivy FR labdanum FR lavender FR leather liverwort FR mastic oil replacer FR moss FR musk FR myrrh FL nut FR nutmeg FR opoponax FR oriental FR patchouli FL pear prickly pear FR petunia FR powder FR pumpkin pie FR redwood FR reseda FR rose d'orient FR rose dog rose FR rose moss rose FR sandalwood FR spice FR spicewood FR stephanotis straw FR sweet grass FL/FR tansy oil replacer FR tobacco FR toffee FR tonka bean FR tulip FL/FR valerian FL/FR valerian FR vanilla FR vetiver warm weedy FR woodruff FR woody

Natural Occurrence

myrrh

Synonyms

commiphora molmol oil commiphora myrrha oil commiphora spp. oil heerabol (commiphora spp.) myrrh arabia EO myrrh EO myrrh EO vulcain myrrh ess nat 01 (Charabot) myrrh ess. oil (for fragrance) (Robertet) myrrh essential oil myrrh oil myrrh oil (no solvents at all) myrrh oil 100 myrrh oil somalia myrrh somalia EO Perfumer & Flavorist: Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials PubMed: The additive and synergistic antimicrobial effects of select frankincense and myrrh oils--a combination from the pharaonic pharmacopoeia. PubMed: Chemical composition and antibacterial activity of selected essential oils and some of their main compounds. PubMed: Protection against singlet oxygen, the main actor of sebum squalene peroxidation during sun exposure, using Commiphora myrrha essential oil. PubMed: Myrrh: medical marvel or myth of the Magi? PubMed: Chemical composition of the essential oil and supercritical CO2 extract of Commiphora myrrha (Nees) Engl. and of Acorus calamus L. PubMed: Quenching of singlet molecular oxygen by Commiphora myrrha extracts and menthofuran. PubMed: Irritant potential of some constituents from oleo-gum-resin of Commiphora myrrha.