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
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.
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.
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.