Identification

Namefrankincense oil
IUPACboswellia carteri birdw. oil
CAS Number8016-36-2
FDA UNIISearch
MDL NumberMFCD00217616

Regulatory

FEMA Number2816
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)8016-36-2 ; OLIBANUM, OIL (BOSWELLIA SPP.)
FDA RegulationFDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.85500 to 0.88000 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.114 to 7.322
Refractive Index 1.46600 to 1.47700 @ 20.00 °C.
Optical Rotation -0.05 to 0.00
Boiling Point 137.00 to 141.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Flash Point 96.00 °F. TCC ( 35.56 °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 alkali

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesfragrance

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength medium ,
Substantivity 188 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Odor Description
at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol.
at 1.00 %.
Ambery, vanillic, an olibanum base note
olibanum old wood fresh woody fresh terpeney warm sweet balsamic
With a sweet, woody and balsamic undertone, Olibanum offers a green, terpenic, citrusy, peppery and resinous profile
With a sweet, woody and balsamic undertone, Olibanum offers a green, terpenic, citrusy, peppery and resinous profile
Peppery and terpenic with mandarin like and resinous incense like finish
With a sweet, woody and balsamic undertone, Olibanum offers a green, terpenic, citrusy, peppery and resinous profile
Odor sample from Charabot & Co., Inc.
Taste Description
incense woody peppery spicy terpenic citrus rind resinous
at 10.00 ppm.
incense woody peppery spicy terpenic citrus rind resinous
With sweet woody and balsamic undertone olibanum offers a green terpenic citrusy spicy peppery and resinous profile

Safety Information

European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
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 frankincense 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

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Natural Occurrence

boswellia carteri

Synonyms

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