Cedarleaf (Thuja)

CAS #

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8007-20-3

Country of Origin

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Canada

Color & Odor

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Colorless clear liquid with Characteristic thuja odor

Solubility

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Insoluble in alcohol and oils. Soluble in water

Specific Gravity

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0.950 - 1.050 @ 20°C

Optical Rotation

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1.4730-1.4760

Refractive Index

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N/A

Flash Point

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N/A

Ph value

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3.00 - 6.00 @ 20°C

Essential Oil Content

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>0.025 %

Extraction Method

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Hydro Distillation

DESCRIPTION
Cedar Leaf or Thuja as it is known as a 100% pure & undiluted essential oil and is known by the botanical name of Thuja occidentalis. It has an intensely sharp & fresh scent like woody camphor. Steam distilled, it is available in colors from colourless to pale greenish yellow.

COMMON NAMES
Thuja, Thuja occidentalis, American Arbor Vitae, Bati Mazizi, Tree Of Life, Eastern Arborvitae, Hackmatack, False White Cedar, Mazi Aghaji Mazu, Po, Northern White Cedar, Umur Aghaji, Yellow Cedar, Western Arbor Vitae, Swamp Cedar, Arborvitae, American Arborvitae, White Cedar, and Canoewood.

BLENDS WITH:
It blends well with Armoise, Citrus Oils, Cedarwood, Lavender, Pine Needle.

CONSTITUENTS
Pinene, thujone (toxic), caryophyllene, tannin, pinipicrin and resin.

USES
Cedar leaf oil finds extensive usage in pharmaceutical products due to its therapeutic properties. Further, as it has pleasing aromatic properties, it is also used in perfumes, cosmetics, toiletries, soaps & detergents.
Cedarleaf (Thuja)