Description

Styrax CAS NO 8023-62-9 is a natural balsamic resin obtained from the trunk of *Liquidambar* species trees, valued for its complex aromatic profile and fixative properties. This product is essential for creating long-lasting, warm, and sweet balsamic notes in high-end fragrance compositions. It is a key raw material for perfumers and flavorists in the fragrance, flavor, and aromatherapy industries seeking authentic, natural resinous materials.

Application

• Fine Fragrance: Used as a base note and fixative in perfumes, imparting warm, sweet, balsamic, and slightly spicy nuances.
• Flavor Creation: Employed in specialty flavors to provide sweet, balsamic, and vanilla-like notes, particularly in natural flavor formulations.
• Aromatherapy & Incense: A traditional ingredient in incense blends and natural therapeutic products for its grounding, calming aroma.
• Cosmetic Formulations: Incorporated into soaps, creams, and lotions for its fragrance and potential skin-conditioning properties.
• Pharmaceutical Preparations: Historically used as a topical protectant and in certain traditional medicinal preparations.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Utilized to enhance and round off the flavor profile in premium tobacco products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Styrax
CAS No.	8023-62-9
Molecular Formula	Complex natural mixture
Molecular Weight	N/A (Natural Product)
Synonyms	Styrax Resin; Storax; Liquid Storax; Styrax Balsam; Sweetgum Resin; *Liquidambar* Resin; Oriental Sweetgum Resin; Balsam of Styrax; Styrax Liquidambar; Styrax Officinalis
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Styrax is sourced and processed to ensure consistent aromatic quality and purity. Quality is assessed through organoleptic evaluation, solubility tests, and specific gravity measurement. While it is a natural product with inherent variability, we ensure each batch meets stringent specifications for color, odor, and solubility. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters is available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). As a natural resinous material that is easily oxidized, prolonged exposure to air should be minimized. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere headspace.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Viscous, semi-liquid balsam
Color	Grayish-brown to brown
Odor	Sweet, balsamic, characteristic
Solubility in Alcohol	Completely or almost completely soluble
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.890 - 1.100
Acid Value	Contact for details
Ester Value	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	Complies with typical limits

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