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Sandalwood oil

natural

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CAS Number:
FEMA Number:
3005
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

Santalum album l.

Quality Level

grade

Halal
Kosher
natural

optical activity

[α]20/D −15°, neat

refractive index

n20/D 1.507 (lit.)

bp

276 °C (lit.)

density

0.974 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

woody; spicy; herbaceous; balsamic

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Preparation Note

Extraction method: steam distillation

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Manjinder Kaur et al.
Carcinogenesis, 26(2), 369-380 (2004-11-06)
alpha-Santalol, an active component of sandalwood oil, has been studied in detail in recent years for its skin cancer preventive efficacy in murine models of skin carcinogenesis; however, the mechanism of its efficacy is not defined. Two major biological events
Manickam Paulpandi et al.
Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology, 19(3-4), 231-235 (2011-12-24)
The anti-influenza A/HK (H3N2) virus activity of β-santalol was evaluated in MDCK cells and investigated the effect of β-santalol on synthesis of viral mRNAs. β-Santalol was investigated for its antiviral activity against influenza A/HK (H3N2) virus using a cytopathic effect
Xiaoying Zhang et al.
Frontiers in bioscience (Scholar edition), 3, 777-787 (2011-01-05)
Alpha-santalol, a naturally occurring terpenoid, has been shown to have chemopreventive effects on both 7, 12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene (DMBA)-initiated and 12-O- tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA)-promoted skin cancer development in CD-1 and SENCAR mice, and UVB-induced skin cancer developments in SKH-1 hairless mice in a
Gaye Kyle
Complementary therapies in clinical practice, 12(2), 148-155 (2006-05-02)
Results of the pilot study of the four counties randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of aromatherapy massage with 1% Santalum album (Sandalwood) (group A) when compared with massage with Sweet Almond Carrier oil, (group B) or Sandalwood oil
Ajay Bommareddy et al.
Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology, 19(8-9), 804-811 (2012-05-11)
The anticancer effects of α-santalol, a major component of sandalwood oil, have been reported against the development of certain cancers such as skin cancer both in vitro and in vivo. The primary objectives of the current study were to investigate

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