Sandalwood

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Sandalwood

Classification

  • Botanical Name : Santalum album
  • Other Names : white sandalwood, Mysore sandalwood, East Indian sandalwood, sandal, Chandan (Hindi), and tan xiang (Mandarin)
  • CAS Number : 8006-87-9
  • Origin : Eastern India

Extraction Method

  • Parts Used : powdered heartwood (preferable from roots)
  • Crop :
  • Steam distillation, Hydro-distillation
  • Physical Description : pale yellow to yellow clear oily liquid

Olfactory Description

  • Family : Woody
  • Perfumery Note: harmonizing agent, base note and fixative.
  • oriental woody note milky soft balsamic sturdy rich, with a green top note and a satisfying lingering scent

Chemical Constituents

Aromatherapy

http://wikiwel.com/wikihealing//index.php?title=White_Sandalwood

References