Benzoin

CAS #

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9000-72-0

Country of Origin

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Sumatra

Color & Odor

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brown semi-solid with balsamic odor

Solubility

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Soluuble in alcohol, insoluble in water

Specific Gravity

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0.990 – 0.999 @ 20°C

Optical Rotation

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N/A

Refractive Index

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N/A

Flash Point

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> 200.00 °F

Storage & Handling

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Store in tightly sealed, preferably full container. Protect from heat and light.

Storage Temperature

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Ambient 10°C - 32°C

Extraction Method

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Supercritical CO2 Extraction

DESCRIPTION
This oil is extracted from resin of the Styrax Benzoin tree that belongs to the Stryracaceae family. This tree is a native from Java, Sumatra and Thailand and can grows to a height of 8 meters. Benzoin oil is golden brown in color, with a treacle-like viscosity and has a sweet, warm and vanilla-like aroma.

COMMON NAMES
Gum benzoin, Luban jawi, Benjamin or Styrax benzoin.

BLENDS WITH:
This essential oil blends well with bergamot, coriander, frankincense, juniper, lavender, lemon, myrrh, orange, petitgrain, rose and sandalwood.

CONSTITUENTS
Its main chemical components are benzoic, cinnamic acids, benzyl benzoate, benzoic aldehyde, vanillin and coniferyl benzoate.

USES
Benzoin oil is known for its medicinal properties and can be used for bronchitis, coughs, colds, wounds, acne, eczema, psoriasis, rheumatism, arthritis, scar tissue, circulation, nervous tension, stress, muscle pains, chilblains, rashes and mouth ulcers. It is also used in perfumes and various kinds of incense.