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introduction | red myrrh alcohol (Bisabolol), also known as sweet myrrh alcohol and fangshitol, is one of the more sesquiterpene compounds in nature, with two structures of α-body and β-body, and the molecular formula is C15H26O. It mainly exists in the essential oil of chrysanthemum, the essential oil of gum poplar and some essential oils of the genus Bitter blue and sage. |
action | α-myrrh alcohol can be used to heal ulcers, dissolve gallstones, etc., and has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and other effects. In recent years, it has also been found that α-erythropotol has many other biological activities, such as anti-mutation, inhibition of genetic damage, and demelanin. |
use | red myrrh alcohol is mainly used in skin protection and skin care cosmetics. red myrh alcohol is used as the active ingredient to protect and care allergic skin. red myrh alcohol is suitable for use in sunscreen products, bath solution after sunbathing, baby products and post-shaving care products. In addition, red myrrh alcohol can also be used in oral hygiene products, such as toothpaste and mouthwash. |
efficacy | 1. anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic effects. The effect of natural red myrryl alcohol on this function is twice that of the finished product. It can reduce the release of leukotriene LTB4 and interleukin-1 L-1α caused by PMA, and reduce the irritation of sodium hydroxide and SDS on human skin, thus preventing and inhibiting inflammation. 2. Relieve stimulation and analgesic repair effect. It has skin care effects on allergic skin or children's skin care. It can also protect the skin from daily tension and accelerate the skin healing process. If your skin is accidentally hurt by some "strong medicine", you can choose skin care products containing red myrrh alcohol as the repair period. 3. Sedative and anti-sweating effects. Therefore, it is often used in sunscreen products and ointment for the treatment of sunburn and sunburn. 4. Broad-spectrum antibacterial property. Toothpaste and mouthwash can reduce tooth spots and gum allergy, prevent bad breath and refresh breath. 5. The aroma is light and pleasant. Red myrrh alcohol is also a fixative with good stability, so it is also widely used in flavors and fragrances. 6. High permeability of cortex. The effect of red myrrh alcohol is dozens of times that of commonly used penetrants. It can be used as a main agent or auxiliary agent for the prevention and treatment of acne and other skin diseases, and it has a conditioning effect on the skin. 7. Good stability. Therefore, it is very suitable for use in cosmetics. Red myrrh alcohol will not change color or ooze out of plastic containers for a long time, and there will be no problems in use. |
biological activity | α-bisabolol is a plant-derived oily sesquiterpene enol with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activities. |
category | toxic substances |
toxicity classification | low toxicity |
acute toxicity | oral-rat LD50: 14850 mg/kg; Oral-mouse LD50:11350 mg/kg |
flammability hazard characteristics | combustible; combustion produces stimulating smoke |
storage and transportation characteristics | warehouse ventilation and low temperature drying |
fire extinguishing agent | dry powder, foam, sand, carbon dioxide, mist water |