Nomenclature
CAS number: 9000-03-7
Gum ammoniac.
Description and references
A gum-resin exuded from the flowering and fruiting
stem of Dorema ammoniacum, D. Don, and probably other Umbelliferae. Habit. Persia, Northern India, Southern Siberia,
Africa. Constit. 1.3-6.7% volatile oil; 50-70% resin;
18-26% gum; ash content about 2%, may be as high as 10%; salicylic
acid; aminoresinol. Ref: W. Sandermann, Naturharze, Terpentinl, Talll (Springer,
1960) pp 82-83.
Properties
Irregular rounded tears, yellowish or brownish
outside and whitish within; brittle when cold, but soft when warm;
also masses, darker in color and less homogeneous; peculiar odor;
slightly sweetish, bitter, somewhat acrid taste. mp 45-55°. Acid no. 60-80. Sapon
no. 97-114. d 1.207. Partly soluble in water, alcohol, ether, vinegar or alkali soln;
forms emulsions with water.Use
Ingredient of porcelain cements.
Therapeutic Category
Diaphoretic; emmenagogue.