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Storax Oil

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Storax Oil structure

Storax Oil 

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  • CAS No:

    8024-01-9

  • Chemical Name:

    Storax Oil

  • Synonyms:

    Storax; Styrax; FEMA 3037; Gum Storax; Styrax Oil; Storax Oil; Oils,Styrax; Oilofstyrax; Styrax Resin; Storax Essence

  • Categories:

    Flavors and Fragrances  >  Natural Spices

Description

Styrax oil and styrax resinoid are obtained from styrax balsam, which is collected fromthe artificially injured trees, Liquidambar orientalis Mill. (Turkey) and Liquidambar styraciflua L. (Honduras) (Hamamelidaceae).
Styrax resinoid is a light gray to dark gray-brown, viscous liquid that is prepared by solvent extraction. It has a sweet balsamic, slightly grass-like odor and is used in perfumery as a fixative.
Steam distillation of the balsam gives styrax oil, a light yellow liquid th

Characteristics

1.192g/mLat 25°C(lit.)

>230°F

n20/D 1.59(lit.)

Safety Information

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Storax Oil Use and Manufacturing

Traditionally, storax has been used in warm-mist vaporizers and as an expectorant. It is used as a diuretic and to treat diarrhea and sore throat. In addition, it is used in the furniture, cosmetic, and food industries. Externally, storax is used to treat wounds and ulcers.

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