Characteristics:

Appearance: A fluid liquid
Color: Water white, Pinkish to light brown
Aroma: Strongly aromatic with sweet-woody odor, displaying a peculiar creamy-fruity top note

Active constituents:

Dominated by methyl salicylate with minor and traces amount of α-pinene, myrcene, δ-3-carene, limonene, δ-cadinene and 3, 7-guaiadiene

Uses:

◊ Used in aromatherapy.
◊ Used in some perfumery applications especially in forest type fragrances.
◊ Used as a flavoring agent for toothpaste, chewing gum and soft drinks.