Identification

Namemyrrh oil CO2 extract
CAS Number8016-37-3
FDA UNIISearch
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 pale yellow 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

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description at 100.00 %.
Taste Description myrrh

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 CO2 extract 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

None Found

Natural Occurrence

myrrh

Synonyms

commiphora molmol oil CO2 extract commiphora myrrha oil CO2 extract commiphora spp. oil CO2 extract heerabol oil CO2 extract (commiphora spp.) 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.