myrrh gum
commiphora myrrha gum
Identification
| Name | myrrh gum |
| IUPAC | commiphora myrrha gum |
| CAS Number | 8016-37-3 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| CoE Number | 150 |
Regulatory
| FEMA Number | 2765 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 9000-45-7 ; MYRRH, GUM (COMMIPHORA SPP.) |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | yellow to dark reddish brown solid (est) |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Soluble in | water, 0.6789 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
| Insoluble in | water |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | fragrance |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | low |
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
| Taste Description | myrrh |
Safety Information
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 1650 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for myrrh gum usage levels up to | 3.0000 % 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 | 0.13000 |
| 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
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
commiphora molmol gum
commiphora myrrha gum
commiphora spp. gum
myrrh gum
myrrh gum (resin)
myrrh gum NF
PubMed:
Antibacterial activity of resin rich plant extracts.
PubMed:
A review of the efficacy of traditional Iranian medicine for inflammatory bowel disease.
PubMed:
Chemical composition of the essential oil and supercritical CO2 extract of Commiphora myrrha (Nees) Engl. and of Acorus calamus L.
PubMed:
Irritant potential of some constituents from oleo-gum-resin of Commiphora myrrha.
PubMed:
Furanosesquiterpenoids of Commiphora myrrha.
PubMed:
Effects on rats of Commiphora myrrha extract given by different routes of administration.