Description

Myrtle Oil is a natural essential oil derived from the leaves of the *Myrtus communis* plant, characterized by its fresh, camphoraceous aroma. This versatile oil is valued for its aromatic and bioactive properties, making it a key ingredient in formulations where natural origin and specific fragrance profiles are required. It serves critical functions in the fragrance, cosmetic, and aromatherapy industries, as well as in niche applications within flavoring and traditional wellness products.

Application

• Fragrance & Perfumery: Used as a middle note in fine fragrances, soaps, and detergents for its fresh, herbaceous, and slightly medicinal scent.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into skincare products, lotions, and aftershaves for its astringent and purported skin-toning properties.
• Aromatherapy & Wellness: Employed in diffusers and massage blends for its refreshing and clarifying aromatic benefits.
• Flavoring Agent: Used in minute quantities to impart a unique, spicy-herbal note to food products and beverages.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a starting material or component in the synthesis of certain active ingredients and herbal preparations.
• Household Products: Adds a natural scent to eco-friendly cleaning products and air fresheners.

Basic Information

Product Name	Myrtle Oil
CAS No.	8008-46-6
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture; Main components include α-pinene, 1,8-cineole, myrtenyl acetate, limonene
Molecular Weight	N/A (Natural mixture)
Synonyms	Myrtus communis leaf oil; Common Myrtle Oil; Myrtle Essential Oil; Eau d'Ange; Herbe du Lagui; Myrtenoel; Huile Essentielle de Myrte; Aceite Esencial de Arrayán; Mirto Oil
EINECS	284-290-0

Quality Control

Our Myrtle Oil is sourced and processed under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. We adhere to relevant industry guidelines for essential oils, with quality verified through GC/MS analysis to confirm botanical authenticity and compositional profile. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key components like 1,8-cineole and α-pinene content is provided with every shipment to guarantee specification compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain oil integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to greenish-yellow mobile liquid
Odor	Characteristic, fresh, camphoraceous, herbaceous
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.890 - 0.920
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.455 - 1.480
Optical Rotation (20°C)	-5° to +5°
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	Main components within typical natural variation
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.