Santalum album Oil

DEFINITION

Santalum album Oil is prepared from the refined fixed oil derived from the heartwood and roots of Santalum album L. (Family Santalaceae) by steam distillation and rectification. The oil contains NLT 41% and NMT 55% of (Z)-α-santalol and NLT 16% and NMT 24% of (Z)-β-santalol.

SYNONYMS

Santalum ellipticum Zipp. ex Span.

Santalum myrtifolium (L.) Roxb.

Santalum ovatum R.Br.

Sirium myrtifolium L.

POTENTIAL CONFOUNDING MATERIALS

Santalum paniculatum Hook. & Arn.

Santalum spicatum (R.Br.) A.DC.

SELECTED COMMON NAMES

English: East Indian sandalwood,...