Cananga oil

Cananga oil

Formula	CAS
	68606-83-7

Background
Cananga oil is a fragrance ingredient obtained from Cananga odorata trees grown in Java. It contains sesquiterpene lactones.

Synonyms
Cananga oil

Uses
Fragrance
Perfumes

Cross-Reactions
Benzyl salicylate
Sesquiterpene lactones

Unusual Reactions
Hyperpigmentation

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Referenties

1.	Nakayama H, Harada R, Toda M. Pigmented cosmetic dermatitis. International Journal of Dermatology 1976;15:673.
2.	Lovell CR. Plants and the Skin. 1993, London: Blackwell Scientific Publications.

Author(s):
Allergology: background information on allergens.

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