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MYRRH Resinoid | M_0020035 |
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Huile essentielle de Myrrhe - 30 gr
Certifications :
MYRRH Resinoid
ID : M_0020035
Certifications :
General Presentation
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CAS N° :
9000-45-7 -
EINECS number :
232-543-6 -
FEMA number :
2765
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Volatility :
Base -
Price Range :
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Physico chemical properties
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Appearance :
Amber to red resin -
Density :
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Refractive Index @20°C :
Data not available. -
Optical rotation :
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Vapor pressure :
Data not available. -
Flash Point :
Data not available. -
Acid Value :
Botanical informations
Botanical name :
Commiphora myrrha (Nees) Engl.
Synonyms : Balsamea myrrha (T.Nees) Oken // Commiphora coriacea Engl.
Botanical profile :
The myrrh tree belongs to the Burseraceae family (which also includes frankincense, elemi, and opoponax) and the genus Commiphora Jacq.
Chemotypes :
Commiphora genus includes about 190 species.
In perfumery, we use Commiphora myrrha (Myrrh Resinoid / Myrrh EO / Myrrh SFE / Myrrh Absolute) grown mainly in North-East Africa.
Like olibanum, the notion of varieties and chemotypes is very blurred.
Extractions & Uses
Extraction process :
Somalia is the main producer of myrrh, as its dry and warm savannas are favourable to the cultivation of this tree.
The exsudation of the resin takes place naturally or by an incision on the tree. The resin becomes red and solidifies when in contact with air, forming the ''myrrh tears ''. These tears are collected with a blade and freed from their impurities. Then, they are exported to Europe where they are extracted.
An essential oil such as a resinoid can be obtained. The resinoid results from the extraction of the resin with alcohol. The alcohol precipitates the waxes out of the resin and keeps only the fragrant principle after a glazing at 32 °F and a filtration, without any further reprocessing. The essential oil is obtained by hydrodistillation of the resin.
It is also possible to obtain a supercritical CO2 extract of myrrh with a superior olfactory quality.
The resinoid may be bleached by distillation.
Uses in perfumery :
Used to provide warmth, hold and trail in amber, leathery, chypre, woody notes or to give more facets to Frankinsense EO and for licorice notes.
Stability :
Solubility issues in perfumes
The terpenes identified in this raw material can polymerize when they are oxidized
Major Components :
- Alpha-pinene (45 - 50%)
- D-Limonene (≈9%)
- Sabinene (≈6%)
- P-cymene (≈5%)
- Alpha-phellandrene (≈4%)
- Plotter(s) : Curzerene
Photo credits: ScenTree SAS
Other comments :
In the past, myrrh was used for the gods. In churches, this gum was burned to create a fumigation for the divine. It was also used to clean houses and clothes.
Regulations & IFRA
Allergens :
IFRA 51th :
This ingredient is not restricted for the 51th amendment
