Myrtle EO
Naturelle
Woody > Coniferous > Balsamic > Camphoric
Crédits photo: ScenTree SAS
Latin name :
Myrtus communis linnaeus
Botanical profile :
Myrtle is a shrub belonging to the Myrtaceae family (such as clove, eucalyptus or pepper) and to the genus myrtus.
Geographic origin :
Native to Australia, myrtle is nowadays mainly cultivated around the Mediterranean coast. Morocco, France, Spain and Tunisia are the main producers.
Chemotypes :
Two chemotypes exist,
One with Eucalyptol (Green Myrtle HE) - Available in Tunisia, France (Corsica) and Lebanon
The other with Myrtenyl Acetate (Red Myrtle HE) - Available in Morocco and Yugoslavia
Beware, the name Lemon Myrtle does not botanically correspond to a species of the genus Myrtus, but rather to Backhousia citriodora. (Still in the Myrtaceae but nothing to do with Myrtus)
One with Eucalyptol (Green Myrtle HE) - Available in Tunisia, France (Corsica) and Lebanon
The other with Myrtenyl Acetate (Red Myrtle HE) - Available in Morocco and Yugoslavia
Beware, the name Lemon Myrtle does not botanically correspond to a species of the genus Myrtus, but rather to Backhousia citriodora. (Still in the Myrtaceae but nothing to do with Myrtus)
Extraction process :
This essential oil is obtained through hydrodistillation of the branches and twigs of the shrub. These are harvested between May and June of each year.
The extraction process results in a yield between 2 and 3% (about 1kg of EO for 800kg of plants) for a duration of about 1h30.
Myrtle essential oil needs to be rectified.
Hydrolat possible, used especially in aromatherapy.
The extraction process results in a yield between 2 and 3% (about 1kg of EO for 800kg of plants) for a duration of about 1h30.
Myrtle essential oil needs to be rectified.
Hydrolat possible, used especially in aromatherapy.
Major Components :
For Eucalyptol chemotype :
Alpha-Pinene (45-50%)
Eucalyptol (20-25%)
D-Limonene (5-7%)
Linalol (2-5%)
Geranyl acetate (2,5-5%)
Myrtenyl acetate (<1%)
For Myrtenyl acetate chemotype :
Eucalyptol (20-40%)
Alpha-Pinene (18-25%)
Myrtenyl acetate (15-20%)
D-Limonene (8-10%)
Linalol (2-8%)
Geranyl acetate (2,5-5%)
Alpha-Pinene (45-50%)
Eucalyptol (20-25%)
D-Limonene (5-7%)
Linalol (2-5%)
Geranyl acetate (2,5-5%)
Myrtenyl acetate (<1%)
For Myrtenyl acetate chemotype :
Eucalyptol (20-40%)
Alpha-Pinene (18-25%)
Myrtenyl acetate (15-20%)
D-Limonene (8-10%)
Linalol (2-8%)
Geranyl acetate (2,5-5%)
- Uses in perfumery :
- Data not available.
- Other comments :
- Myrtus was the Latin name, derived from the Greek ''murtos '', which in turn was derived from ''myron '', meaning “perfume.”
- Volatility :
- Heart
- Appearance :
- Colorless liquid
- Stability :
- Price Range :
- Donnée indisponible.
- Aromatherapy :
Informations provided below are taken from reference works in aromatherapy. They are given for information purposes only and can not constitute medical information, nor engage the responsibility of ScenTree.
Antiviral and nervous regulator (for Eucalyptol chemotype)
Antispasmodic, sympatholytic (for myrtenyl acetate chemotype)
Crédits photo: ScenTree SAS
- EINECS number :
- 282-012-8
- FEMA number :
- Donnée indisponible.
- Allergens :
- This ingredient does not contain any allergen.
- IFRA :
- This ingredient is restricted by IFRA
- Annexe I :
- Some regulated synthetic ingredients are found in nature and in certain proportions in natural ingredients. This presence in nature has to be taken into account when calculating limits of use recommended by the IFRA. In case you do not know these concentrations, you can use the ones estimated by the IFRA. Here they are :
- Annexe I :
- Some regulated synthetic ingredients are found in nature and in certain proportions in natural ingredients. This presence in nature has to be taken into account when calculating limits of use recommended by the IFRA. In case you do not know these concentrations, you can use the ones estimated by the IFRA. Here they are :
| List of regulated compounds contained in this ingredient | ||
|---|---|---|
| Regulated ingredient name | CAS N° | Estimated Concentration |
| Geraniol | 106-24-1 | 0,4 |
| Estragole | 140-67-0 | 0,1 |
| l-Carvone | 6485-40-1 | 0,2 |
| Methyl eugenol | 93-15-2 | 1 |
| List of regulated compounds contained in this ingredient | ||
|---|---|---|
| Regulated ingredient name | CAS N° | Estimated Concentration |
| Geraniol | 106-24-1 | 0,4 |
| Estragole | 140-67-0 | 0,1 |
| l-Carvone | 6485-40-1 | 0,2 |
| Methyl eugenol | 93-15-2 | 1 |
To learn more about IFRA's standards : https://ifrafragrance.org/safe-use/library
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