CEDAR LEAF OIL Property

Density 

0.906-0.920 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.456-1.460(lit.)

FEMA 

2267 | CEDAR LEAF OIL (THUJA OCCIDENTALIS L.)

Flash point:

135 °F

Odor

at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. cedar woody spicy aromatic camphoreous thujonic herbal green hay

Odor Type

woody

optical activity

[α]25/D -7 to -14

CAS DataBase Reference

8007-20-3

EPA Substance Registry System

Cedarleaf oil (8007-20-3)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

22-38

Safety Statements 

37

RIDADR 

UN 1993 3/PG 3

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

FJ1520000

Toxicity

The acute oral L D 50 value in rats was reported as 0*83 g/kg (0.69-0.97g/kg) (Moreno, 1973). The acute dermal L D ₅₀ in rabbits was reported as 4-1 g/kg (2.8-6.8 g/kg) (Moreno, 1973).

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

H302Harmful if swallowed

H315Causes skin irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P333+P313IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

CEDAR LEAF OIL Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Cedar leaf oil (Thuja oil) is produced by steamdistillation of fresh leaves and branch ends of the treeThuja occidentalis L. (Cupressaceae). It is a colorless to yellow liquid with a powerful, herbaceous odor, characteristic of thujone.
d²⁵₂₅ 0.910-0.920; n²⁰_D 1.4560-1.4590; α²⁰_D ?14 ° to ?10 °; ketone content (calculated as thujone): min. 60 %; solubility: 1 vol in 3 vol of 70% ethanol at 25℃.
The oil is produced in the northern states of the United States and in Canada in a quantity of 20–30 t/yr. It is used in perfumery for dry nuances in citrus and woody compositions.

Chemical Properties

The volatile oil obtained by steam distillation from the fresh leaves and branches of at least 15-year-old plants. It has a strong, camphoraceous odor reminiscent of sage and a similar taste.

Chemical Properties

Pale-yellow essential oil; camphor-like odor. Soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform, carbon disulfide, fixed oils, and mineral oil. Combustible. Chief known constituents: Dextro-pinene, levofenchone, thujone, should contain more than 60% ketones calculated as thujone.

Physical properties

It is a colorless to yellow-greenish liquid. It is soluble in most fixed oils, in mineral oils and propylene glycol. It is practically insoluble in glycerin.

Occurrence

Found in the leaves and branch ends of Thuja occidentalis L. (Fam. Cupressaceae).

Uses

As fragrance in soaps, detergents, perfumes.

Definition

An essential oil distilled from the leaves of Juniperus virginiana. Strongly dextrorotatory. Used in microscopy, perfumery, flavoring.

Preparation

By steam distillation of the fresh branch ends and leaves.

Essential oil composition

The chief constituent of cedar leaf oil is d-a-thujone

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion and skin contact. A skin irritant. Ingestion of large quantities causes hypertension, bradycardia, tachypnea, convulsions, death. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes. See also ARTEMISIA OIL.