Juniper berries are steam distilled to produce an essential oil that may vary from colourless to yellow or pale green. The juniper berry oil is composed largely of monoterpene hydrocarbons such as α-pinene, myrcene, sabinene, limonene and β-pinene.
Juniper berries are steam distilled to produce an essential oil that may vary from colourless to yellow or pale green. The juniper berry oil is composed largely of monoterpene hydrocarbons such as α-pinene, myrcene, sabinene, limonene and β-pinene.
CAS | 8012-91-7 |
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FEMA | 2604 |
Binomial Name | Juniperus communis |
Appearance | A pale yellow to yellow liquid. |
Odour | Aromatic odour. |