Styrax

Cinnamyl cinnamate and 3-phenylpropyl cinnamate are main constituents. Skin sensitization risk.

IFRA recommends raw gum styrax not be used, only processed resinoid or absolute at low concentrations.

Recommended dermal maximum 0.6 percent.

Liquidambar orientalis (Asian/Levant styrax) grows in Turkey. Liquidambar styraciflua (American sweetgum) grows in North America.

When the trunk is tapped, a yellow balsam flows out. Historically a precious resin for perfumery and incense.

Family Altingiaceae (formerly Hamamelidaceae).

Balsamic-cinnamon-vanilla aroma. A classical oriental base note in perfumery.