Oils, orris (8002-73-1)

With the CAS registry number 8002-73-1, Orris Oil is also named as Iris absolute. The product's categories are Alphabetical Listings; Essential Oils Flavors and Fragrances; Flavors and Fragrances; O-P. The other registry numbers are 68915-84-4, 8027-30-3 and 8031-04-7. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating vapors. Additionally, this chemical should be sealed in the container and stored in the cool and dry place.

The Orris Oil is an essential oil derived from irises. And it is a yellow, fatty, semisolid, fragrant essential oil which can soluble in ether, chloroform, and alcohol. Its main components are myristic acid, oleic acid, and irone. Orris Oil is sometimes used as a flavoring agent in perfume. It has mild medicinal properties and was formerly used to treat bronchitis, edema, and liver ailments.

The following are the toxicity data which has been tested.

Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.