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Balsamic Ambery > Coumarinic > Honeyed
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Latin name :
Broom is a shrub of the Fabaceae family, and of the genus Cytisophyllum.
Botanical profile :
Cytisophyllum sessilifolium (L.) O.Lang
Synonyms : Cytisus sessilifolius L. // Cytisus glaber Bubani, 1899
Synonyms : Cytisus sessilifolius L. // Cytisus glaber Bubani, 1899
Geographic origin :
Data not available.
Chemotypes :
Broom is the only specie of the genus Cytisophyllum in the world. No other chemotype exists.
Nevertheless, we often speak of the Spanish broom or Spartium Junceum, that also belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is also extracted with volatile solvent for its olfactory interest.
Nevertheless, we often speak of the Spanish broom or Spartium Junceum, that also belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is also extracted with volatile solvent for its olfactory interest.
Extraction process :
Once 'purified', the gum can be processed using the different traditional ways of extraction, including :
Major Components :
Linolenic Acid (25-30%)
Palmitic Acid (20-25%)
Linalool (≈11%)
Oleic Acid (≈6%)
Linoleic Acid (≈4%)
Myristic Acid (≈4%)
Linalyl Acetate (≈3%)
1,3 Octenol (≈3%)
Palmitic Acid (20-25%)
Linalool (≈11%)
Oleic Acid (≈6%)
Linoleic Acid (≈4%)
Myristic Acid (≈4%)
Linalyl Acetate (≈3%)
1,3 Octenol (≈3%)
- Uses in perfumery :
- Used in floral accords (mimosa, rose, violet, tuberose, osmanthus) for its amber facet. Also used in chypre and oriental perfumes. Good association with osmanthus.
- Other comments :
- Broom is part of the composition of kyphi, whose earliest writings date from 1600 B.C. Kyphi is a sacred incense of the ancient Egypt gods. Broom was among the plants burned in the kyphi.
- Volatility :
- Base
- Appearance :
- Pale yellow liquid
- Stability :
- Solubility issues in perfumes
Stable oil in perfumes and in diverse functional bases - Price Range :
- €€€€€
- 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.
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- EINECS number :
- 90131-21-8
- FEMA number :
- 2504
- Allergens :
- Linalool
- IFRA :
- This ingredient is not restricted
To learn more about IFRA's standards : https://ifrafragrance.org/safe-use/library
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