Description

Myrrh Oil CAS NO 8016-37-3 is a steam-distilled essential oil derived from the resin of the Commiphora myrrha tree, prized for its distinctive warm, earthy, and slightly medicinal aroma. This natural extract is a cornerstone ingredient valued for its functional properties in therapeutic and wellness formulations. It is a critical raw material for manufacturers in the cosmetics, personal care, aromatherapy, and nutraceutical industries seeking authentic, high-quality botanical ingredients.

Application

• Aromatherapy & Wellness Products: Used in diffuser blends, massage oils, and inhalants for its grounding and soothing properties.
• Cosmetics & Skincare: Incorporated into creams, serums, and balms for its perceived skin-conditioning and anti-aging benefits.
• Personal Care: A key fragrance component in soaps, lotions, and oral care products like toothpaste and mouthwash.
• Natural Perfumery: Serves as a valuable base or middle note in luxury and niche fragrance compositions for its rich, balsamic character.
• Pharmaceutical Preparations: Used in traditional and modern herbal medicinal products for topical applications.
• Spiritual & Ritual Use: Employed in incense, anointing oils, and other products for ceremonial purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Myrrh Oil
CAS No.	8016-37-3
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Myrrh Essential Oil; Commiphora Myrrha Oil; Myrrha Oil; Gum Myrrh Oil; Resin Myrrh Oil; Balsamodendron myrrha oil; Myrrh Gum Oil; Myrrh Resinoid (related)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Myrrh Oil is sourced and processed under strict quality protocols to ensure authenticity and batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is verified through a combination of organoleptic assessment, physical tests, and chromatographic analysis (GC/MS) to confirm its characteristic profile and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific parameters is available for every batch upon request.

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 light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, minimize headspace and avoid prolonged exposure to air and heat to preserve stability and shelf life.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to amber viscous liquid
Odor	Characteristic warm, balsamic, slightly medicinal
Relative Density (20°C)	0.985 - 1.015
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.515 - 1.535
Optical Rotation (20°C)	-60° to -85°
Acid Value	≤ 10 mg KOH/g
Ester Value	Contact for details
Solubility	Miscible with ethanol, fixed oils; insoluble in water
Identification (GC/MS)	Conforms to typical profile of Commiphora myrrha

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