Agarwood | Cinnamon | Elemi | Champaca | Key Lime | Frangipani | Ylang-ylang | Nutmeg | Sandalwood | Avocado
Botanical Source: Canarium luzonicum (Philippine Elemi tree)
Extraction Method: Supercritical CO₂ Extraction
Characteristics
- Aroma Profile: Fresh, lemony, peppery, and slightly balsamic, with citrus-spice top notes and resinous undertones.
- Appearance: Pale yellow to light amber liquid.
- Purity Advantage: CO₂ extract retains delicate citrus-pepper notes lost in steam distillation, with a broader spectrum of terpenes and sesquiterpenes.
Key Compounds
- Monoterpenes: α-pinene, limonene, β-phellandrene
- Sesquiterpenes: elemol, elemicine
- Resin acids & triterpenes (preserved better with CO₂ than steam distillation)
Applications
- Perfumery: Fixative and bright top note for citrus, incense, and resin blends.
- Aromatherapy: Stress relief, grounding, respiratory support.
- Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics: Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and skin-healing properties.
Why CO₂?
- Preserves resin acids (often degraded in steam).
- Captures full aromatic complexity (fresh lemon-spice top + resin base).
- Produces a cleaner extract with minimal thermal degradation.