Myrrh extract

At a glance

Myrrh extract is obtained from the resin of Commiphora myrrha (myrrh tree) native to the Arabian Peninsula and Horn of Africa; it offers a warm, balsamic, spicy‑sweet aroma with incense, leather and amber nuances, used in oriental blends.

One of several trade forms of Myrrh catalogued here, see the full family →

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Exudate/Resin
Chemical family
Sesquiterpene‑rich resin
CAS number
8016-37-3
Profile
earthy, woody, slightly spicy
IFRA status
Restricted -- peroxide value must be less than 20 mmol/L
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01