8002-68-4

Basic information

• Product Name: Juniperberry Oil
• Synonyms: Oils,juniper;wacholderbeeroel;JUNIPER BERRIES OIL;JUNIPER BERRY OIL;JUNIPERBERRY OIL FCC;OLEUMJUNIPERI;Juniperberryoil,terpenes;juniperoil
• CAS NO: 8002-68-4
• Molecular Weight: 0
• EINECS: 604-604-1
• Mol File: 8002-68-4.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 131-172 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: 110 °F
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.86 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.4775(lit.)
• CAS DataBase Reference: Juniperberry Oil(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Juniperberry Oil(8002-68-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Juniperberry Oil(8002-68-4)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Statements: 10-38
• Safety Statements: 16-26-36
• RIDADR: UN 1993 3/PG 3
• WGK Germany: 2
• RTECS: NY9870000
• Hazardous Substances Data: 8002-68-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Juniperberry Oil is a natural essential oil extracted from the berries of the Juniperus communis plant. It possesses a unique aroma and a variety of therapeutic properties, making it a versatile ingredient in various industries.

Uses

Used in Perfumery:
Juniperberry Oil is used as a fragrance component in perfumery for its distinct and pleasant scent.
Used in Food and Beverage Industry:
Juniperberry Oil is used as a flavor component in gin, adding a unique taste and aroma to the spirit.
Used in Skincare:
Juniperberry Oil is used as a natural remedy for treating acne due to its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is extracted from the plant's berry rather than its small branches, resulting in a higher quality oil with similar properties to juniper oil.
Used in Tobacco Products:
Juniperberry Oil is used as a sweetener in tobacco products, where it synergizes the sweetness of sucrose and potentiates the flavor of chocolate, enhancing the overall taste experience.

Preparation

By steam distillation of the dried ripe fruit.

Essential oil composition

The oils contain β-pinene, myrcene, d-lemonene, cymene, camphene, α-terpineol, borneol and α- and γ-cadinene. The constituents vary, depending on the origin of the plant. The terpeneless or sesquiterpeneless essential oils are destined for specific applications. The volatile oil is composed of 50% monterpenes (pinene, myrcene, sabinene).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 10 ppm