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Absolue de Genêt - 30 gr | - |
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GENET | F1437 |
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- | Spartium junceum L. | Fleur | Maroc | - |
General Presentation
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CAS N° :
129316-65-0 -
EINECS number :
90131-21-8 -
FEMA number :
2504
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Volatility :
Base -
Price Range :
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Physico chemical properties
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Appearance :
Pale yellow liquid -
Density :
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Refractive Index @20°C :
Data not available. -
Optical rotation :
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Vapor pressure :
0,13hPa Calc -
Flash Point :
80°C -
Acid Value :
Botanical informations
Botanical name :
Cytisophyllum sessilifolium (L.) O.Lang
Synonyms : Cytisus sessilifolius L. // Cytisus glaber Bubani, 1899
Botanical profile :
Broom is a shrub of the Fabaceae family, and of the genus Cytisophyllum O.Lang
Chemotypes :
Broom is the only specie of the genus Cytisophyllum in the world. No other chemotype exists.
Nevertheless, we often speak of the Spanish broom or Spartium Junceum, that also belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is also extracted with volatile solvent for its olfactory interest.
Extractions & Uses
Extraction process :
Once 'purified', the gum can be processed using the different traditional ways of extraction, including :
Uses in perfumery :
Used in floral accords (mimosa, rose, violet, tuberose, osmanthus) for its amber facet. Also used in chypre and oriental perfumes. Good association with osmanthus.
Stability :
Solubility issues in perfumes
Stable oil in perfumes and in diverse functional bases
Major Components :
- Linolenic acid (25 - 30%)
- Palmitic acid (20 - 25%)
- Linalool (≈11%)
- Oleic acid (≈6%)
- Linoleic acid (≈4%)
- Myristic acid (≈4%)
- Linalyl acetate (≈3%)
- 1,3-Octenol (≈3%)

Photo credits: ScenTree SAS
Other comments :
Broom is part of the composition of kyphi, whose earliest writings date from 1600 B.C. Kyphi is a sacred incense of the ancient Egypt gods. Broom was among the plants burned in the kyphi.
Regulations & IFRA
Allergens :
IFRA 51th :
This ingredient is not restricted for the 51th amendment