スコッチパイン
Thông Scotland
Pinus sylvestris
Scotch pine, Forest pine
Scots pine is classified as GRAS by the US FDA. The most common pine oil in commercial use.
α-Pinene and β-pinene dominant. Oxidation products may sensitize skin.
Store properly with antioxidant when formulating.
No data indicates hazard in pregnancy.
| α-Pinene | 30.0 – 50.0 % |
| β-Pinene | 10.0 – 25.0 % |
| δ-3-Carene | 5.0 – 15.0 % |
| (+)-Limonene | 3.0 – 10.0 % |
| β-Myrcene | 2.0 – 8.0 % |
| Camphene | 2.0 – 6.0 % |
Pinus sylvestris is native to Europe, Scotland, Scandinavia, Russia, parts of North Asia. Trees grow to 35m.
Main production: Russia, Finland, Eastern Europe.
Family Pinaceae.
In perfumery, Scots pine is the standard 'forest' note. Also common in cleaning and bath products.
In aromatherapy, used for respiratory support due to mild antibacterial action.