Description

Olibanum Oil, also known as Frankincense Oil, is a valuable essential oil steam-distilled from the resin of the Boswellia tree. This natural product is prized for its complex, warm, balsamic aroma and its wide-ranging applications in fragrance creation and traditional wellness practices. It serves as a key ingredient for perfumers, flavorists, and manufacturers in the aromatherapy, personal care, and niche pharmaceutical sectors seeking authentic, high-quality botanical extracts.

Application

• Fragrance & Perfumery: A cornerstone in oriental, woody, and incense-type fragrance compositions for fine perfumes, candles, and home care products.
• Aromatherapy & Wellness: Used in diffuser blends, massage oils, and topical preparations for its grounding and soothing aromatic properties.
• Personal Care: Incorporated into soaps, lotions, and skincare formulations for its distinctive scent and potential skin-beneficial qualities.
• Flavoring Agent: Employed in minute quantities to impart unique balsamic notes to specialty food and beverage products.
• Pharmaceutical & Traditional Medicine: Used as an ingredient in certain topical ointments and herbal supplements.
• Religious & Ceremonial Use: Valued for its traditional use in incense for religious ceremonies and meditation practices.

Basic Information

Product Name	Olibanum Oil
CAS No.	8016-36-2
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture (Main components: Monoterpenes, Sesquiterpenes)
Molecular Weight	N/A (Natural mixture)
Synonyms	Frankincense Oil; Boswellia Carterii Oil; Incense Oil; Olibanum Essential Oil; Gum Thus Oil; Luban Oil; Thus Oleum
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Olibanum Oil is sourced and processed under strict quality protocols to ensure authenticity, purity, and batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is verified through a combination of organoleptic assessment, physical constant analysis, and chromatographic techniques like GC/MS to confirm botanical origin and the absence of adulterants. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). Due to its volatile and easily oxidized nature, minimize headspace after opening and consider storage under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep away from strong heat sources and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to amber mobile liquid
Odor	Characteristic warm, balsamic, woody, incense-like
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.862 - 0.889
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.465 - 1.482
Optical Rotation (20°C)	-15° to +35°
Acid Value	≤ 4.0 mg KOH/g
Ester Value	4 - 40 mg KOH/g
Solubility	Miscible with ethanol, fixed oils; insoluble in water
Identification (IR/GC)	Conforms to reference profile for Boswellia species

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