Hinoki False Cypress

Chamaecyparis obtusa (Siebold & Zucc.) Endl.

Chemotype: elemol / alpha-terpinyl acetate / eudesmol type

camphoreousbalsamicpine-likefresh

PLANT PART: leaves and twigs
EXTRACTION: steam distillation
AROMA NOTE: top-mid

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camphoreousbalsamicpine-likefresh

Aroma intensity: 55 / 100

Soft & subtleBold & expressive

Note layer: top-mid

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Cited dermal maximum · leave-on: 6%
Phototoxicity: Not flagged in this profile
Oxidation risk: medium

A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.

No furocoumarin-related phototoxic restriction was identified in the reviewed public hinoki leaf sources.

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Inside the oil

31 constituents

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About this composition

This false cypress record uses the classic 1981 Hinoki leaf oil composition published via The Good Scents Company's transcribed typical GC analysis. The leaf-twig oil is markedly different from the wood oil, led by elemol, alpha-terpinyl acetate, eudesmol isomers, bornyl acetate, and muurolene/cadrene sesquiterpenes rather than the cadinol-rich wood profile.

Constituent	Typical amount	Reported range	Chemical family	Source
Elemol	14.78%	14.78–14.78%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Typical G.C. analysis - chamaecyparis obtusa leaf oil https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/gca/gc1062851.html (Typical G.C. analysis; elemol 14.78%)
alpha-Terpinyl acetate	9.09%	9.09–9.09%	monoterpene ester	View source Typical G.C. analysis - chamaecyparis obtusa leaf oil https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/gca/gc1062851.html (Typical G.C. analysis; alpha-terpinyl acetate 9.09%)
gamma-Eudesmol	8.28%	8.28–8.28%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Typical G.C. analysis - chamaecyparis obtusa leaf oil https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/gca/gc1062851.html (Typical G.C. analysis; gamma-eudesmol 8.28%)
Bornyl acetate	7.15%	7.15–7.15%	monoterpene ester	View source Typical G.C. analysis - chamaecyparis obtusa leaf oil https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/gca/gc1062851.html (Typical G.C. analysis; bornyl acetate 7.15%)
beta-Eudesmol	6.54%	6.54–6.54%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Typical G.C. analysis - chamaecyparis obtusa leaf oil https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/gca/gc1062851.html (Typical G.C. analysis; beta-eudesmol 6.54%)
gamma-Muurolene	5.71%	5.71–5.71%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Typical G.C. analysis - chamaecyparis obtusa leaf oil https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/gca/gc1062851.html (Typical G.C. analysis; gamma-muurolene 5.71%)
alpha-Eudesmol	5.39%	5.39–5.39%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Typical G.C. analysis - chamaecyparis obtusa leaf oil https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/gca/gc1062851.html (Typical G.C. analysis; alpha-eudesmol 5.39%)
beta-Cadrene	4.71%	4.71–4.71%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Typical G.C. analysis - chamaecyparis obtusa leaf oil https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/gca/gc1062851.html (Typical G.C. analysis; beta-cadrene 4.71%)
alpha-Muurolene	3.81%	3.81–3.81%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Typical G.C. analysis - chamaecyparis obtusa leaf oil https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/gca/gc1062851.html (Typical G.C. analysis; alpha-muurolene 3.81%)
Limonene	3.05%	3.05–3.05%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Typical G.C. analysis - chamaecyparis obtusa leaf oil https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/gca/gc1062851.html (Typical G.C. analysis; limonene 3.05%)
delta-Cadinene	2.76%	2.76–2.76%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Typical G.C. analysis - chamaecyparis obtusa leaf oil https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/gca/gc1062851.html (Typical G.C. analysis; delta-cadinene 2.76%)
beta-Pinene	2.77%	2.77–2.77%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Typical G.C. analysis - chamaecyparis obtusa leaf oil https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/gca/gc1062851.html (Typical G.C. analysis; beta-pinene 2.77%)
gamma-Terpinene	1.77%	1.77–1.77%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Typical G.C. analysis - chamaecyparis obtusa leaf oil https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/gca/gc1062851.html (Typical G.C. analysis; gamma-terpinene 1.77%)
Sabinene	1.61%	1.61–1.61%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Typical G.C. analysis - chamaecyparis obtusa leaf oil https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/gca/gc1062851.html (Typical G.C. analysis; sabinene 1.61%)
Borneol	1.23%	1.23–1.23%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Typical G.C. analysis - chamaecyparis obtusa leaf oil https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/gca/gc1062851.html (Typical G.C. analysis; borneol 1.23%)
alpha-Terpinene	1.11%	1.11–1.11%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Typical G.C. analysis - chamaecyparis obtusa leaf oil https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/gca/gc1062851.html (Typical G.C. analysis; alpha-terpinene 1.11%)
Terpinolene	1%	1–1%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Typical G.C. analysis - chamaecyparis obtusa leaf oil https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/gca/gc1062851.html (Typical G.C. analysis; terpinolene 1.00%)
alpha-Pinene	1.01%	1.01–1.01%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Typical G.C. analysis - chamaecyparis obtusa leaf oil https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/gca/gc1062851.html (Typical G.C. analysis; alpha-pinene 1.01%)
Cedrol	0.93%	0.93–0.93%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Typical G.C. analysis - chamaecyparis obtusa leaf oil https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/gca/gc1062851.html (Typical G.C. analysis; cedrol 0.93%)
Verbenone	0.89%	0.89–0.89%	monoterpene ketone	View source Typical G.C. analysis - chamaecyparis obtusa leaf oil https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/gca/gc1062851.html (Typical G.C. analysis; verbenone 0.89%)
para-Cymene	0.82%	0.82–0.82%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Typical G.C. analysis - chamaecyparis obtusa leaf oil https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/gca/gc1062851.html (Typical G.C. analysis; para-cymene 0.82%)
Longifolene	0.72%	0.72–0.72%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Typical G.C. analysis - chamaecyparis obtusa leaf oil https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/gca/gc1062851.html (Typical G.C. analysis; longifolene 0.72%)
beta-Cubebene	0.48%	0.48–0.48%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Typical G.C. analysis - chamaecyparis obtusa leaf oil https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/gca/gc1062851.html (Typical G.C. analysis; beta-cubebene 0.48%)
gamma-Cadinene	0.53%	0.53–0.53%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Typical G.C. analysis - chamaecyparis obtusa leaf oil https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/gca/gc1062851.html (Typical G.C. analysis; gamma-cadinene 0.53%)
Calamenene	0.41%	0.41–0.41%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Typical G.C. analysis - chamaecyparis obtusa leaf oil https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/gca/gc1062851.html (Typical G.C. analysis; calamenene 0.41%)
Camphene	0.23%	0.23–0.23%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Typical G.C. analysis - chamaecyparis obtusa leaf oil https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/gca/gc1062851.html (Typical G.C. analysis; camphene 0.23%)
beta-Caryophyllene	0.28%	0.28–0.28%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Typical G.C. analysis - chamaecyparis obtusa leaf oil https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/gca/gc1062851.html (Typical G.C. analysis; beta-caryophyllene 0.28%)
beta-Myrcene	2%	—	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Song et al. 2024 Molecules 29(5):1117 (Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf EO, PMC10933829): myrcene 3.62, terpinen-4-ol 2.77, a-terpineol 0.35, a-thujene 0.53
Terpinen-4-ol	1.5%	—	monoterpene alcohol	View source Song et al. 2024 Molecules 29(5):1117 (Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf EO, PMC10933829): myrcene 3.62, terpinen-4-ol 2.77, a-terpineol 0.35, a-thujene 0.53
alpha-Terpineol	0.35%	—	monoterpene alcohol	View source Song et al. 2024 Molecules 29(5):1117 (Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf EO, PMC10933829): myrcene 3.62, terpinen-4-ol 2.77, a-terpineol 0.35, a-thujene 0.53
alpha-Thujene	0.5%	—	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Song et al. 2024 Molecules 29(5):1117 (Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf EO, PMC10933829): myrcene 3.62, terpinen-4-ol 2.77, a-terpineol 0.35, a-thujene 0.53

Profile source: Typical G.C. analysis - chamaecyparis obtusa leaf oil; hinoki leaf oil entry; Hinoki Essential Oil profile · https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/gca/gc1062851.html ; https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/es1062851.html ; https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/hinoki-essential-oil.php

A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY

Traditional & reported uses

These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.

traditionally used in aromatherapy for calming, grounding, forest-inspired relaxation blends
reported to support stress relief and restful mood
used in perfumery for its soft, woody, slightly floral-green facet
traditionally associated with supporting clear, easy breathing
used in massage blends for a soothing, warming sensory profile
reported to support restful sleep when diffused in the evening

For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.

What we're still learning · 4 data gaps

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Missing public source type: a directly viewable chemistry reference confirming CAS numbers for gamma-muurolene, beta-cadrene, and alpha-muurolene; those CAS fields remain null rather than guessed.
Odor intensity 55 is an archive normalization from The Good Scents Company leaf-oil odor type and description rather than a native published 0-100 measurement.
The 6.0 max_dermal_pct is sourced from The Good Scents Company IFRA usage recommendation for hinoki leaf oil in fragrance concentrate, not from a separate aromatherapy leave-on monograph.
No public source with directly measured volatility-rate or tenacity-hour values was verified in this pass.