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Oils, cypress structure

Oils, cypress 

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Description

Cypress oil is produced by steamdistillation of terminal branches of Cupressus sempervirens L. (Cupressaceae). It is a liquid with a wood-like odor that has an ambergris note.
d
20
20
0.863–0.885; n
20
D
1.4680–1.4780; α
20
D
+15 ° to +30 °; solubility: 1 vol in 8 vol of 90% ethanol.
This oil is produced in the Mediterranean region (Spain, France) in a quantity of some 10 t/yr. Its major components are α-pinene and 3-carene. Degradation products

Characteristics

0.869 g/mL at 25 °C

104 °F

Safety Information

UN 1993 3/PG 3

3

R10;R43;R65;R36/37/38;R50/53

S24;S26;S61;S62;S36/S37

GZ9090000

Xn;N

P261-P273-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P501

H226-H315-H317-H319-H335-H410

Oils, cypress Use and Manufacturing

cypress oil is said to have antiseptic, astringent, healing, soothing, and anti-spasmodic properties. Cypress oil is also claimed to be useful in treating acne and in inhibiting oil gland secretion. It can also be used as a fragrance. This oil, which can range from clear to yellow to brown, is generally obtained from a distillation of cypress cones.

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