Synonym(s)
CAS number: 84787-70-2
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Santalum album oil is the essential (volatile) oil extracted from the wood of the white sandalwoodtree, a tree of the sandalwood family native to tropical countries that grows up to 9 meters high.
Santalum album oil is used in cosmetic formulations. The extract has a masking effect (reduces or inhibits an undesirable inherent odor or taste of the product).
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