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Magnolia flower

Mộc lan (hoa)

Michelia alba

White champaca, White jade orchid

Magnoliaceae · Hoa · Flowers · Steam-distilled


Magnolia flower essential oil (Michelia alba) — botanical illustration
Michelia alba

Safety

Skin sensitization if oxidized

Linalool comprises over 70 percent. Linalool oxidation products may sensitize skin.

Store properly and add antioxidant.

No data indicates hazard in pregnancy.


Usage guidelines

Storage
Dark, sealed, refrigerated; add antioxidant

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
Linalool70.0 – 78.9 %
β-Caryophyllene2.0 – 5.0 %
β-Elemene1.5 – 3.0 %
(E)-β-Ocimene1.5 – 3.0 %
α-Caryophyllene0.5 – 2.0 %

Botanical source

Michelia alba is a small tropical tree from Southeast Asia. The white flowers have a sweet, intense aroma.

The essential oil is steam-distilled from fresh flowers. Limited production.

Family Magnoliaceae.


Notes

Same plant but magnolia flower oil differs from the absolute. Also see white champaca absolute under letter C for comparison.

Limited supply, niche perfumery.