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Cedarwood Oil

CAS 8000-27-9

A woody-note essential oil serving fragrance, fixative, and repellent roles. It is used as a fragrance and fixative in perfumes, soaps, and household products, as a feedstock for derivative aroma chemicals such as cedryl acetate, and as an insect-repellent active.

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HS Code
3301.29
At a Glance
Material Family
Natural Extracts & Oils
Record Type
UVCB
Primary Role
Biocidal Action · Solvency
Functional Roles
JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA OIL
FRAGRANCETONIC
Industries Served
Applications & Use Cases
  • Fragrance: Woody fragrance and fixative in perfumery.
  • Soaps/household: Scenting of soaps and household products.
  • Aroma feedstock: Source for cedryl acetate and related aroma chemicals.
  • Insect repellent: Repellent active against moths and other pests.
Physical Properties
Appearance
Pale yellow to amber viscous liquid (typical)
Odor
Woody, balsamic, cedar-like (typical)
Specific Gravity
0.92-0.96 at 25 C (typical)
Refractive Index
1.500-1.512 at 20 C (typical)
Flash Point
~93 C closed cup (typical)
Water Solubility
Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and fixed oils (typical)
Boiling Point
>250 C (typical)
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request

A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.

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HS / Tariff Classification
Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading
3301 . 29
Chapter 33
Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations
Heading 33.01
Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)
Subheading 3301.29
6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
8000-27-9
INCI Name
JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA OIL
Synonyms & Trade Names
Cedar Oil Cedar Wood Oil Oil of Cedar Cedarwood Oil Virginia Virginia Cedarwood Oil Texas Cedarwood Oil Juniperus Virginiana Oil Red Cedar Oil
Full Description

Cedarwood Oil (CAS 8000-27-9) is an essential oil distilled from cedar wood, with cedrol and cedrene as principal constituents. It is used as a fragrance and fixative in perfumes, soaps, and household products, as a feedstock for derivative aroma chemicals such as cedryl acetate, and as an insect-repellent active.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cedarwood oil best used for?

Cedarwood oil (CAS 8000-27-9) is used as a woody fragrance and fixative in perfumes, soaps, and household products, as a feedstock for derivative aroma chemicals such as cedryl acetate, and as an insect-repellent active against moths and other pests.

Does cedarwood oil repel moths?

Cedarwood oil is documented as an insect-repellent active used against moths and other pests, which is one of its established industrial applications. Performance depends on dosage and formulation; specify your use case for grade guidance.

What is cedarwood oil made from?

It is an essential oil distilled from cedar wood, with cedrol and cedrene as principal constituents. It is classified under HS 3301.29 (essential oils other than citrus). Composition varies by cedar source (e.g., Virginia, Texas, Chinese), which affects cedrol content.

What grades of cedarwood oil are available in bulk?

Cedarwood oil is offered by botanical source and cedrol content, selected for perfumery, household scenting, aroma-chemical feedstock, or repellent use. A Certificate of Analysis accompanies each lot. Specify your target source and cedrol level for a bulk quote.

How is bulk cedarwood oil packaged and documented?

It is supplied as a liquid in drums and totes, with a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provided per lot. Contact us with your volume and source requirements for current bulk pricing.

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