Juniperus Mexicana Oil is a product of natural origin obtained from the Juniperus Mexicana plant, a type of cedar belonging to the botanical family Cupressaceae.

The name describes the structure of the molecule:

• "Juniperus Mexicana" is the scientific name for the plant commonly known as Mexican juniper.
• "Oil" indicates that the product is an essential oil obtained from the plant and contains various aromatic and terpene compounds, giving it a woody and fresh scent.

Description of raw materials used in production and their functions.

• Juniperus Mexicana wood. This comes from the Juniperus Mexicana tree, also known as Texas cedar. This wood is traditionally known for its distinctive scent and antimicrobial properties.
• Solvents and extracting agents. Used to extract the oil from the Juniperus Mexicana wood.

Step-by-step summary of industrial chemical synthesis process.

• Wood harvesting. The wood from the Juniperus Mexicana is harvested.
• Cleaning and preparation. The wood is cleaned and prepared for extraction.
• Oil extraction. The oil is extracted from the wood through steam distillation processes.
• Refining. The extracted oil is purified and refined to remove any impurities.

What it is for and where

Cosmetics

Fragrance. It plays a very important role in the formulation of cosmetic products as it provides the possibility of enhancing, masking or adding fragrance to the final product, increasing its marketability. It is able to create a perceptible pleasant odour, masking a bad smell. The consumer always expects to find a pleasant or distinctive scent in a cosmetic product. 

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Commercial Applications

Perfumery. Juniperus Mexicana Oil boasts a woody scent and is frequently used as a base note in perfumes and fragranced products.

Cosmetics and Personal Care. It can be found in skin and hair products for its purported astringent and soothing properties.

Cleaning Products. Due to its pleasant fragrance and antibacterial properties, the oil is often incorporated into cleansers and cleaning agents.

Aromatherapy. Juniperus Mexicana Oil is utilized in aromatherapy for its alleged calming and relaxing properties.