THYMUS VULGARIS FLOWER/LEAF OIL- ▸ Fragrance: Warm balsamic note and fixative in perfumery
- ▸ Flavor: Flavoring component in food and beverage applications
- ▸ Aromatics: Resinous ingredient for scented and aromatic products
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Request SDS →Tolu balsam (CAS 8007-46-3) is a natural balsamic oleoresin obtained from the Myroxylon balsamum tree. It is used as a fragrance and flavor ingredient and as a fixative in scented products.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 284-535-7
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What does tolu balsam smell like?
Tolu balsam (CAS 8007-46-3) is a natural balsamic oleoresin with a warm, sweet, resinous odor, often noted for vanilla- and cinnamon-like facets. It is valued in perfumery for this balsamic note and for its fixative properties. Organoleptic detail for a given lot is on the technical data sheet.
What is tolu balsam used for?
Tolu balsam is used as a fragrance and flavor ingredient and as a fixative in scented products. In perfumery it contributes a warm balsamic note and extends fragrance longevity; it also serves as a flavoring component in food and beverage applications. We supply it as a natural oleoresin in bulk.
What is tolu balsam made of?
Tolu balsam is a natural balsamic oleoresin obtained from the Myroxylon balsamum tree. It is a complex resin rather than a single compound, containing resin esters and aromatic constituents. As a natural product, composition varies by source; lot-specific data accompanies each shipment.
What is the difference between tolu balsam and Peru balsam?
Both are oleoresins from Myroxylon species but are distinct materials: tolu balsam (from Myroxylon balsamum) is a firmer resin used heavily as a fixative, while Peru balsam (from Myroxylon balsamum var. pereirae) is a more fluid balsam with a different aromatic profile. They are sourced and graded separately; specify which you require when requesting a quote.
What is the HS code for tolu balsam and how is it supplied?
Tolu balsam classifies under HS 1301.90 (natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins, including balsams). It is supplied as a natural oleoresin in bulk for fragrance and flavor use. Request a bulk quote with your target volume for current pricing, CoA, and SDS.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of Tolu Balsam (Balsam of Tolu)?
Tolu Balsam (Balsam of Tolu) (CAS 8007-46-3) is subject to U.S. TSCA Inventory requirements; supplying it into the EU requires valid REACH registration ((EC) No 1907/2006). RawSource cannot verify a third-party supplier's registrations — buyers should require documented TSCA and REACH compliance for their jurisdiction and volume (EC 284-535-7).