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Code: T1507
INCI: Betula alba
CAS: 8001-88-5
EINECS: 281-660-9
Family: Betulaceae
Type: pure essential oil (EO)
Chemotype: Methyl guaiacol (minimum 7%)
Food flavoring: No
Extraction method: steam distillation
Purity: 100%
Origin: Russia
Extraction
Birch essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of leaf buds and is a very dark brown liquid with a characteristic woody-smoky scent and balsamic undertones. It blends well with the essential oils of copaiba, cedarwood, patchouli, vetiver, and balsamic oils in general.
Property
Russian birch essential oil, unlike American birch essential oil, is completely non-toxic and non-irritating; possessing anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and tonic properties, it is effective in the treatment of eczema and dermatitis.
Uses
Birch essential oil is used in pharmacy to formulate hair care products such as shampoos and lotions. In perfumery, the famous "leather" note is achieved primarily thanks to this essential oil. The relevant technical and safety documentation for the product is available upon request.
Botany
Native to the Northern Hemisphere, the birch is found throughout Eastern Europe, as well as in Germany, Scandinavia, northern China, Russia, and Japan. It is a slender tree reaching twenty meters in height, with silvery-white bark and oval, light green leaves.