| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
Birch Oil | [CAS]
8001-88-5 | [Synonyms]
Birch Oil
oleumrusci
whitebirchoil
BETULAALBATAR
oilwhitebirch
BIRCH TAR OIL
Oils,birch-tar
oils,whitebirch
BETULA ALBA OIL
Birch Oil USP/EP/BP
Birchtaroil,rectified
essentialoilofbirchwood
BIRCH OIL, TAR RECTIFIED
birchtaroil,empyreumatic | [MDL Number]
MFCD01770510 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
The essential oil is obtained from the B. alba and B. pendula Roth. | [Physical properties]
The essential oil of B. alba L. is a viscous, yellow liquid with a balsamic odor. It is obtained
from buds by steam distillation in 3.5 to 8% yields. The oil solidifies at low temperature because of its paraffin content. The essential
oil of B. alba L. var. pubescens Ehrl., obtained from buds in 3.5% yields by steam distillation, has a specific gravity of 0.9779. The
essential oil of B. alba I. obtained from bark is recovered in 0.4 to 0.5% yields. The essential oil obtained from leaves is recovered
in 0.4 to 0.5% yields. | [Occurrence]
Found in the tar of the bark and wood of Betula pendula Roth (fam. Betulaceae). | [Definition]
Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. Betula alba, Betula pendula and Betula pubescens, Betulaceae. | [Preparation]
By steam-distillation of the tar obtained by dry distillation of the bark and the wood of Betula pendula Roth (fam. Betulaceae). | [Safety Profile]
A skin irritant. Moderatelyirritating to eyes and mucous membranes. A mild allergen.Combustible when exposed to heat or flame; can reactwith oxidizing materials. |
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