Characteristics:
Appearance: A fluid liquid
Color: Water white, Pinkish to light brown
Aroma: Strongly aromatic with sweet-woody odor, displaying a
peculiar creamy-fruity top note
Active constituents:
Dominated by methyl salicylate with minor and traces amount
of α-pinene, myrcene, δ-3-carene, limonene, δ-cadinene and 3,
7-guaiadiene
Uses:
◊ Used in aromatherapy.
◊ Used in some perfumery applications especially in forest type
fragrances.
◊ Used as a flavoring agent for toothpaste, chewing gum and
soft drinks.