Copal

At a glance

A tree resin traditionally burned as incense in Mesoamerica, tapped from Bursera and Protium trees in Mexico and Central America; smells fresh, piney and lightly citrus-resinous.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Protium and Bursera tree resins, primarily Mexico and Central America
Extraction
Solvent extraction
CAS number
9000-14-0
Profile
Bright, resinous, slightly citrusy scent
IFRA status
Restricted -- see note (2026-08-27)
Cost tier
Medium
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-27