Botanical Name: Amyris balsamifera Family Name: Rutaceae Common Name: Torchwood or Candlewood, Amyris Essential Oil, West Indian Sandalwood Part used: Woods of Amyris tree Specific Gravity: 0.950 – 0.970 @ 20°C Refractive Index: 1.502 – 1.512 @ 20°C Optical Rotation: 15°...
Amyris essential oil, also known as West Indian sandalwood oil, is derived from the wood of the Amyris balsamifera tree, which is native to Haiti and other parts of the Caribbean. The oil is obtained through a process of steam distillation and has a...