INCI Name
BETULA ALBA TAR OIL
Functions
1 Roles
Sustainability
N/A
Category
botanical extract
What It Does
Betula Alba Tar Oil (Rectified) is the redistilled (rectified) essential oil obtained from the dry distillation of birch bark (Betula alba). Rectification removes heavier PAH fractions, making it safer for fragrance use. It has a characteristic smoky, leathery, tar-like odor valued in perfumery. The CAS 8001-88-5 corresponds to birch tar oil. The 'rectified' designation indicates a purified grade but the INCI name remains BETULA ALBA TAR OIL. Confidence is slightly reduced because the exact CAS for the rectified grade may differ from crude birch tar in some registries, and regulatory status is complex.
Ingredient Attributes
Ingredient Compatibility
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Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- BETULA ALBA TAR OIL
- Common Name
- Betula Alba Tar Oil
- CAS Number
- 8001-88-5
- Category
- botanical extract