Essential oils, Melaleuca alternifolia

Names

[ Name ]:
Essential oils, Melaleuca alternifolia

[Synonym ]:
Melaleuca alternifolia oil
Melasol
Tea-tree oils

Biological Activity

[Description]:

Essential oils, Melaleuca alternifolia is extracted from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, has bactericidal and anti-inflammatory activies[1].

[Related Catalog]:

Research Areas >> Infection

Signaling Pathways >> Anti-infection >> Bacterial

[References]

[1]. Zixuan Hu, et al. Effect of Tea Tree Oil on the Expression of Genes Involved in the Innate Immune System in Goat Rumen Epithelial Cells. Animals (Basel). 2021 Aug 21;11(8):2460.

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Density]:
0.878

[ Boiling Point ]:
165 ºC

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₂₈H₆₀O₄P₂S₄Zn

[ Molecular Weight ]:
716.371122

[ Flash Point ]:
147 ºF

[ Index of Refraction ]:
1.478

[ Storage condition ]:
2-8°C

Safety Information

[ Symbol ]:

GHS07

[ Signal Word ]:
Warning

[ Hazard Statements ]:
H302-H315-H319-H335

[ Precautionary Statements ]:
P301 + P312 + P330-P305 + P351 + P338

[ Personal Protective Equipment ]:
Eyeshields;Faceshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US);type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

[ Hazard Codes ]:
Xn,Xi

[ Risk Phrases ]:
22-36/37/38

[ Safety Phrases ]:
S26;S36

[ WGK Germany ]:
3

[ RTECS ]:
RJ3697600

Articles

Multiplexed dual first-dimension comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography–mass spectrometry with contra-directional thermal modulation

J. Chromatogr. A. 1365 , 183-90, (2014)

• A comprehensive two-dimensional GC approach with multiplexed dual first-dimension columns is introduced. • Dual first-dimension columns are multiplexed using a contra-directional thermal modulation....

Fungal decay and shelf life of oranges coated with chitosan and bergamot, thyme, and tea tree essential oils.

J. Food Sci. 77(8) , E182-7, (2012)

Chitosan coatings, containing or not essential oils (bergamot, thyme and tea tree oil), were applied to oranges (cv. Navel Powell). Antifungal effect was evaluated by applying coatings before and afte...

Combination of essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia and iodine in the treatment of molluscum contagiosum in children.

Journal. of. Drugs in. Dermatology. 11(3) , 349-54, (2012)

Molluscum contagiosum is a common childhood viral skin condition and is increasingly found as a sexually transmitted disease in adults. Current treatment options are invasive, requiring tissue destruc...