Cedarwood Oil

Cedarwood Oil

Formula	CAS

Background
Cedarwood oil is the volatile oil from wood of Juniperus virginiana and other species of cedar. The consituents are chiefly cedrene (a terpene) and cedral (cedar camphor).

Synonyms
Cedarwood oil
Oil of Cedar Wood

Uses
Perfumery
Insect repellant

Cross-Reactions

Unusual Reactions

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Referenties

1.	Bleumink E, Mitchell JC, Nater JP. Allergic contact dermatitis from cedar wood (Thuja plicata). British Journal of Dermatology 1973;88(5):499-504.

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

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