Description

Opoponax Lg 55 is a high-quality, purified grade of opoponax resin, a natural oleo-gum-resin derived from *Commiphora* species. This material is valued for its complex, warm, balsamic, and slightly spicy aromatic profile, making it a key ingredient in sophisticated fragrance compositions. It is primarily sought after by perfumers and flavorists in the fragrance, flavor, and aromatherapy industries for creating rich, long-lasting base notes and unique accords.

Application

• Fine Fragrance: Used as a base note in premium perfumes, colognes, and eau de toilettes to impart warm, balsamic, and spicy nuances with excellent fixative properties.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Incorporated into soaps, lotions, creams, and other scented personal care products for its distinctive and persistent aroma.
• Flavor Creation: Employed in niche flavor applications where its complex resinous character can enhance certain gourmand or exotic flavor profiles.
• Aromatherapy & Wellness: Utilized in essential oil blends and incense formulations for its grounding, warm, and comforting aromatic qualities.
• Home Fragrance: A valuable component in candles, diffusers, and room sprays to create deep, resinous, and long-lasting ambient scents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Opoponax Lg 55
CAS No.	9000-78-6
Molecular Formula	Complex Mixture (Natural Resin)
Molecular Weight	N/A (Mixture)
Synonyms	Opoponax Resin; Sweet Myrrh; Bisabol Myrrh; Opopanax Gum; Opoponax Chironium; Commiphora Erythraea Resin; Heerabol; Perfumery Balsam
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Opoponax Lg 55 is sourced and processed under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency in aroma profile, color, and solubility. Quality is assessed through organoleptic evaluation, solubility tests, and other relevant analytical methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters is available for every batch to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellowish to reddish-brown lumps or tears
Odor	Characteristic, warm, balsamic, spicy
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Solubility (in 90% Ethanol)	Partly soluble, characteristic turbidity
Acid Value	Contact for details
Saponification Value	Contact for details

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