Nomenclature
Balm of Gilead; balsam of Gilead; balsán-Katél; Duhnul-balsan. Description and references
Balsam obtained from twigs of Commiphora
opobalsamum (Kunth.) Engl. (Balsamodendrum gilaedense Kunth.), Burseraceae.
Properties
Light-colored, mobile to viscid, turbid, brownish-red
liquid; aromatic odor. Insoluble in water; sol in alcohol, benzene,
chloroform, acetone, glacial acetic acid, carbon disulfide, oil turpentine,
ether.Use
In perfumery.