CE000

Cedarwood Oil

Formula MI Number CAS Number C.I.Number

6708

MI: Merck Index Number
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
C.I.: Chemical Index Number

Background

Cedarwood oil is the volatile oil from wood of Juniperus virginiana and other species of cedar. The consituents are chiefly cedrene (a terpene) and cedral (cedar camphor).

Synonyms

Cedarwood oil
Oil of Cedar Wood

Uses

Perfumery
Insect repellant

Cross-Reactions

Unusual Reactions

References

1. Bleumink, E., J.C. Mitchell, and J.P. Nater, Allergic contact dermatitis from cedar wood (Thuja plicata). British Journal of Dermatology, 1973. 88(5): p. 499-504.

This information originates from

Trey Truett, MD

truettap@ctrvax.vanderbilt.edu