Description

Fir Needle Oil, Canadian is a natural essential oil steam-distilled from the needles and twigs of Abies balsamea, the Canadian balsam fir. This oil is valued for its fresh, woody, and balsamic aromatic profile, which is a cornerstone in fragrance and flavor creation. It serves as a key ingredient for manufacturers in the aromatherapy, personal care, and household products industries seeking authentic, natural olfactory characteristics.

Application

• Fragrance & Perfumery: A primary component in creating fresh, outdoorsy, and coniferous top notes for fine fragrances, soaps, detergents, and air fresheners.
• Aromatherapy & Wellness: Used in diffuser blends, massage oils, and inhalants for its reputed soothing and clarifying properties.
• Flavoring Agent: Employed to impart a subtle, pine-like flavor note in food products, beverages, and oral care items like toothpaste and mouthwash.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into lotions, creams, and bath products for its natural scent and potential skin-feel benefits.
• Household & Industrial Cleaners: Provides a natural, forest-fresh scent in eco-friendly cleaning formulations and biocidal products.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: May serve as a starting material or processing aid in the synthesis of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Fir Needle Oil, Canadian
CAS No.	8021-28-1
Molecular Formula	N/A (Natural Complex Mixture)
Molecular Weight	N/A
Synonyms	Abies Balsamea Needle Oil; Canadian Balsam Fir Oil; Fir Needle Oil (Abies Balsamea); Balsam Fir Oil; Pine Needle Oil, Canadian Type; Essential Oil of Fir; Abies Oil; Terebinthinae Oleum (related)
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Quality Control

Our Fir Needle Oil, Canadian is produced and tested to ensure consistent quality and authenticity. We adhere to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is analyzed using GC/MS to verify its characteristic chemical profile, including key components like α-pinene, β-pinene, and limonene. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, organoleptic properties, and specific gravity are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). Due to its highly volatile nature, keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Ensure containers are kept upright to prevent leakage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic fresh, balsamic, woody pine-like odor
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.870 - 0.890
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.468 - 1.478
Optical Rotation (20°C)	-35° to -15°
Assay (by GC)	Main components within typical natural variation
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol and fixed oils

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