Myrrh resinoid (Commiphora myrrha)

At a glance

A resinoid from the Commiphora myrrha species specifically, giving a warm, balsamic, slightly medicinal resinous character used since antiquity in incense compositions.

One of several trade forms of Myrrh catalogued here, see the full family โ†’

Category
๐ŸŒฟ Natural
Origin
Exudate/Resin
Extraction
Solvent extraction
CAS number
8016-37-3
IFRA status
Restricted -- peroxide value must be less than 20 mmol/L
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01