Myrrh oil

Myrrh oil (CAS 8016-37-3) is a steam-distilled or solvent-extracted product derived from Commiphora species. Also traded as Myrrh Resin and Myrrh Absolute.

Where is Myrrh oil used?

• Personal care, pharmaceutical and food: natural flavoring agent, fragrance ingredient and preservative (FEMA 2766)
• Cosmetics: oral care products, skin creams and anti-aging formulations, for preservative and fixative properties
• Pharmaceuticals: flavoring and active botanical component in oral rinses, throat preparations and topical antiseptic products
• Food and beverage: warm, balsamic and resinous flavor profiles
• Fine fragrance and functional perfumery: Myrrh Absolute acts as a base note fixative, extending the longevity of complex scent compositions.