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Pine (Scots)

Thông Scotland

Pinus sylvestris

Scotch pine, Forest pine

Pinaceae · Lá kim · Needles · Steam-distilled


Pine (Scots) essential oil (Pinus sylvestris) — botanical illustration
Pinus sylvestris

Safety

GRAS · Skin sensitization if oxidized

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.


Usage guidelines

GRAS status
Yes (US FDA)
Storage
Dark, sealed, refrigerated; add antioxidant

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
α-Pinene30.0 – 50.0 %
β-Pinene10.0 – 25.0 %
δ-3-Carene5.0 – 15.0 %
(+)-Limonene3.0 – 10.0 %
β-Myrcene2.0 – 8.0 %
Camphene2.0 – 6.0 %

Botanical source

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.


Notes

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.