Sandalwood

Scientific Name:   Santalum album

Country of Origin:  India

Synonyms:  White sandalwood, Yellow sandalwood, East Indian sandalwood

Plant Family:  Santalaceae

Plant Parts Used:  Tree/Inner heartwood

Extraction Method:  Distillation

Physical Characteristics:  Pale yellow, greenish or brownish viscous liquid

Dominant Note(s):  Base

Aroma:  Woody, sweet and exotic, subtle and lingering

Main Constituents:  90% santalols, 6% sesquiterpene hydrocarbons;  santene, teresantol, borneol, santalone, tri-cyclo-ekasantalal among others.

Blends With:  Basil, Benzoin, Black Pepper, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Myrrh, Neroli, Palmarosa, Rose, Vetivert, and Ylang Ylang

Safety Precautions:  Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing, non-photophobic.

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