Olibanum oil
Description
Olibanum oil (CAS 8016-36-2), commercially recognized as frankincense oil, is a steam-distilled essential oil obtained from the resin of Boswellia tree species. Assigned FEMA 2816, it delivers a warm, balsamic, woody-resinous scent profile.
This aromatic profile underpins its demand across fragrance, flavoring, and personal care markets. In fine fragrance and prestige cosmetics, it functions as a base note fixative in perfumes and luxury skin formulations.
Oral care and flavor applications leverage its status for use in food-grade flavoring systems. It contributes resinous depth to confectionery, beverages, and tobacco blends, meeting high industry standards for flavor additives.
Personal care formulators incorporate it into facial serums, balms, and massage oils targeting premium positioning. Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers source it as a botanical active or aromatic excipient.
It is frequently utilized in topical and inhalation preparations due to its consistent chemical profile. Olibanum oil is supplied as a pale yellow to amber mobile liquid available in food-grade and cosmetic-grade specifications.
Quality benchmarks are typically aligned to ISO standards and IFRA guidelines to ensure safety and purity. Packaging ranges from small drums to bulk quantities, with country-of-origin documentation commonly required by buyers.
Sourcing for regulated markets requires adherence to strict quality controls and documentation. This ensures the oil meets the necessary requirements for global distribution in the chemical and fragrance industries.
Physical Properties
| Boiling Point | 140 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.870 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 47 °C |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. terpenic incense peppery spicy old wood woody pine resinous |
| Form | buffered aqueous solution |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.4780(lit.) |
Trade & Regulatory
| UN Number | 1993 |
| ADR Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 3 |
Documentation
Other Names
frankincense oil|Boswellia oil|Oils, olibanum|BUHUR YAĞI
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