Description

Opopanax Oil is a natural oleoresin or essential oil derived from the gum resin of the *Commiphora* species, primarily *Commiphora erythraea* and *Commiphora kataf*. This complex botanical extract is valued for its distinctive warm, balsamic, and slightly spicy aroma, which provides a rich, long-lasting base note in fragrance compositions. It serves as a key natural ingredient for perfumers, flavorists, and product formulators seeking authentic and complex olfactory profiles. The material is commonly utilized in the fragrance, flavor, and personal care industries.

Application

• Fine Fragrance & Perfumery: Used as a base note in premium perfumes, colognes, and eau de toilettes for its warm, balsamic, and slightly woody character.
• Aromatherapy & Wellness Products: Incorporated into diffuser blends, massage oils, and candles for its purported grounding and calming aromatic properties.
• Flavoring Agent: Employed in minute quantities to impart unique balsamic and spicy nuances to specialty food products, beverages, and confectionery.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Added to soaps, lotions, creams, and other skincare formulations for its natural scent and potential skin-feel benefits.
• Incense and Religious Products: A traditional component in incense blends, church myrrh, and other ceremonial products valued for its deep, resinous smoke.
• Natural & Botanical Product Manufacturing: Sourced as a raw material for companies specializing in organic, natural, or ethically sourced ingredient lines.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Opopanax Oil
CAS No.	8021-36-1
Molecular Formula	Not Applicable (Complex Natural Mixture)
Molecular Weight	Not Applicable
Synonyms	Opopanax Resinoid; Sweet Myrrh Oil; Bisabol Myrrh Oil; Opopanax Gum Oil; Opopanax Essential Oil; Opopanax Absolute; Commiphora Oil; CAS 8021-36-1
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Opopanax Oil is sourced and processed under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and authenticity. While specific grades vary, quality is typically assessed through organoleptic evaluation, refractive index, specific gravity, and gas chromatography (GC) analysis to profile key constituents. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing these parameters is provided with each shipment. We can supply materials suitable for various market needs, from commercial fragrance to more specialized applications.

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). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere); therefore, containers should be kept tightly sealed when not in use and headspace should be minimized. Keep away from heat and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Viscous liquid to semi-solid mass
Color	Yellow to amber-brown
Odor	Characteristic warm, balsamic, spicy
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.890 - 0.970
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.480 - 1.520
Acid Value	≤ 5.0 mg KOH/g
Ester Value	Contact for details
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol, fixed oils

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