West Indian sandalwood oil

Agent Name
West Indian sandalwood oil
Alternative Name
Amyris oil
CAS Number
8015-65-4
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Amyris balsamifera oil; Amyris clair oil; Amyris oil (Amyris balmacifera L.); Oils, amyris; Oils, amyris balsamifera; Sandalwood oil (West Indian); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Wood Dusts & Extracts
Description
Clear pale yellow liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
From the wood of the West Indian Rosewood (Amyris balsamifera), not from the true sandalwood tree; Used as a perfume fixative and flavor ingredient; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Sandalwood oil"; An irritant that can cause CNS depression, seizures, and kidney injury after ingestion of more than 3.5 ml (child) or 10 ml (adult); [HSDB] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
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Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin

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