Black Spruce Oil
Naturals Base Note CAS 8008-80-8
A fresh coniferous note with a soft woody character and a balsamic facet. Clean and natural, it adds a bright forest lift to woody accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Herbal |
| Descriptor 2 | Woody |
| Descriptor 3 | Fresh |
| Odor Impact1 | 130 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 2.5 h |
| Tenacity2 | 24 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.
Identification
| CAS Number | 8008-80-8 |
| Category | Naturals |
| Botanical Name | Picea mariana |
Synonyms
canadian hemlock oil canada, spruce oil canada, hemlock needle oil (tsuga canadensis) canada, tsuga canadensis leaf oil canada
Physical and chemical data
| Flash Point | 42.22 °C |
| Density | 0.90000 |
| Refractive Index | 1.46700 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.680000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 7.061 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Geranyl Acetate | 0.21 % |
| Longifolene | 0.19 % |
| Α-Thujone | 0.17 % |
| Citronellol | 0.09 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Geranyl acetate | 0.21 % |
| Citronellol | 0.09 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.