Mace Oleoresin
Naturals Heart Note CAS 8007-12-3
A warm spicy nutmeg note with an aromatic peppery character and a soft woody facet. Rich and natural, it adds a mace incense depth to oriental accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Spicy |
| Descriptor 2 | Nutmeg |
| Descriptor 3 | Woody |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 64 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 8007-12-3 |
| INCI Name | Myristica fragrans kernel oil |
| Category | Naturals |
Synonyms
myristica fragrans, myristicaceae, mace oil, mace oil FCC, mace oil indonesia, macis oe, myristica fragrans kernel oil (mace), myristica fragrans oil (mace), oil mace super FCC, essential oil steam-distilled from the dried red case which surrounds the ripe seeds of the nutmeg, mace oil distilled FCC
Physical and chemical data
| Flash Point | 42.78 °C |
| Density | 0.88000 |
| Refractive Index | 1.47400 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 9.596e-015 mg/L @ 25 C (est); non-discoloring in most media |
| Appearance | pale yellow clear liquid |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Safrole | 2.11 % |
| Methyl Eugenol | 0.72 % |
| Isoeugenol | 0.65 % |
| Eugenol | 0.34 % |
| Geranyl Acetate | 0.12 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Isoeugenol | 0.65 % |
| Eugenol | 0.34 % |
| Geranyl acetate | 0.12 % |
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.
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