MELISSA OIL Chemical Properties

Density 

0.9 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D1.483

FEMA 

2111 | BALM (MELISSA OFFICINALIS L.)

Flash point:

80℃

Odor

at 100.00 %. sweet citrus citronella java herbal grassy

Odor Type

citrus

biological source

Melissa officinalis

Major Application

flavors and fragrances

Cosmetics Ingredients Functions

FLAVOURING
FRAGRANCE
SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
TONIC
PERFUMING
SKIN CONDITIONING

EPA Substance Registry System

Oils, Melissa officinalis (8014-71-9)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36

WGK Germany 

3

TSCA 

TSCA listed

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3
Eye Irrit. 2
Skin Irrit. 2
Skin Sens. 1

MSDS

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MELISSA OIL Usage And Synthesis

Physical properties

The 0.1% yield of the essential oil obtained by steam distillation depends widely on the origin of the plant and its harvesting time. The physical–chemical constants also vary.

Uses

flavors and fragrances

Definition

Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. Melissa officinalis, Labiatae.

Essential oil composition

R(+)-Methyl citronellate is characteristic of melissa oil and distinguishes it from lemongrass oil.

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