Opoponax
From Wikur Essential Oils and Fragrances
Contents
Classification
- Botanical Name : commiphora erythraea var. glabrescens / Commiphora guidottii
- Other Names : bisabol myrrh, sweet myrrh
- CAS Number : 8021-36-1
- Origin : Kenya, Somalia
Extraction Method
- Parts Used : resin
- Steam distillation / Solvent Extraction
- Physical Description : amber brown semi-solid
Olfactory Description
- Family : Resin
- Perfumery Note: Middle/Base/fixative
- sweet balsam balsamic spicy warm animal oriental
Chemical Constituents
- Beta-ocimene
- alpha-bisabolene
- alpha-santalene
- Beta-bergamotene
- alpha-bergamotene
- Germacrene D
- Decanol