Elemi Oil
Naturals Top Note CAS 8023-89-0
Fresh, lemony and peppery with a soft incense, balsamic character and a cool spicy lift. It brings a bright, resinous freshness to fougere, spicy and amber accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Citrus |
| Descriptor 2 | Fresh |
| Descriptor 3 | Spicy |
| Odor Impact1 | 120 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 12 h |
| Tenacity2 | 20 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 | 8023-89-0 |
| INCI Name | Canarium luzonicum gum nonvolatiles |
| Category | Naturals |
| Botanical Name | Canarium luzonicum (Blume) Miq. |
Synonyms
Elemi Essential Oil, Elemi Gum, Canarium album Blanco, Canarium oliganthum Merr, Elemi Oil (canarium Indicum), Canarium Indicum L. Oil, Canarium luzonicum, C. Commune, Manila Elemi, Elemi Resin, canarium indicum gum, canarium spp. gum, canarium luzonicum syn. c. commune, burseraceae, Elemi resinoid, Elemi (oleoresin), elemi gum / lemon terpenes
Physical and chemical data
| Melting Point | 28.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 53 °C |
| Density | 0.858 to 0.878 |
| Refractive Index | 1.469 to 1.489 |
| Solubility | water, 0.0001025 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | pale yellow semi-solid |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| D-Limonene | 72 % |
| Methyl Eugenol | 0.7 % |
| Eugenol | 0.2 % |
| Geraniol | 0.2 % |
| Linalool | 0.1 % |
| Carvone | 0.1 % |
| D-Carvone | 0.09 % |
| Methyl Chavicol | 0.05 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Limonene | 72 % |
| Terpinolene | 4.5 % |
| Terpineol | 4.01 % |
| Pinene | 2.19 % |
| alpha-Terpinene | 0.9 % |
| Beta-Carophyllene | 0.5 % |
| Eugenol | 0.2 % |
| Geraniol | 0.2 % |
| Camphor | 0.2 % |
| Linalool | 0.1 % |
| Carvone | 0.1 % |
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.