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Santalum album Oil

Latest Version
Version
1.00
Comment End Date
2025-11-24
Final Authorized
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1.0

Santalum album Oil

 

DEFINITION

Santalum album Oil is prepared from the heartwood and roots of Santalum album L. (Family Santalaceae) by steam distillation and rectification. The oil contains NLT 41% and NMT 55% of (Z)-α-santalol and NLT 16% and NMT 24% of (Z)-β-santalol.

 

SYNONYMS

Santalum ovatum R.Br.

 

POTENTIAL CONFOUNDING MATERIALS

Amyris balsamifera L. oil

Eremophila mitchelli Benth. oil

Osyris lanceolata Hochst. & Steud. oil

Santalum austrocaledonicum Vieill. oil

Santalum ellipticum Zipp. ex Span. oil

Santalum paniculatum Hook. & Arn. oil

Santalum spicatum (R.Br.) A.DC. oil

 

SELECTED COMMON NAMES