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Tea Tree Oil

Synonym(s):

Tea tree oil, Melaleuca alternifolia oil, Melasol, Melaleuca alternifolia

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CAS Number:
68647-73-4
MDL number:
MFCD00132409
UNSPSC Code:
12352211

biological source

Melaleuca alternifolia

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.478 (lit.)

bp

165 °C (lit.)

density

0.898 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

lipid type

oils

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General description

Tea Tree Oil is an oil found in the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia. This essential oil is composed of terpene hydrocarbon, mainly monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes. Tea tree oil is volatile and slightly soluble in water.

Application

Tea Tree Oil has been used to induce stress response in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Tea Tree Oil possesses antimicrobial, anti scabies, and antifungal properties. It is commonly used in cosmeceuticals. Tea tree oil is also used to promote wound healing and to decrease periodic breast pain. Higher dose of tea tree oil is considered toxic and might result in skin allergy.

Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302

Precautionary Statements

P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

147.2 °F

Flash Point(C)

64 °C

Regulatory Listings

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FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 2 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

JAN Code

SMB00386-100MG:
SMB00386-BULK:
SMB00386-VAR:
SMB00386-1G:

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Tryptophan recovers sensitivity to cell membrane stress in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Ikui A, et al.
bioRxiv, 44(5), 344366-344366 (2018)
Lea Schroeder et al.
PloS one, 14(3), e0199484-e0199484 (2019-03-12)
Sodium dodecyl sulfate is a detergent that disrupts cell membranes, activates cell wall integrity signaling and restricts cell growth in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. However, the underlying mechanism of how sodium dodecyl sulfate inhibits cell growth is not fully understood. Previously, we
K A Hammer et al.
Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association, 44(5), 616-625 (2005-10-26)
The essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia, also known as tea tree or melaleuca oil, is widely available and has been investigated as an alternative antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer agent. While these properties are increasingly well characterised, relatively limited data are
David Larson et al.
Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug, 23(1), 48-49 (2012-06-02)
Tea tree oil is an increasingly popular ingredient in a variety of household and cosmetic products, including shampoos, massage oils, skin and nail creams, and laundry detergents. Known for its potential antiseptic properties, it has been shown to be active

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