Nomenclature
Peruvian balsam; Indian balsam; China oil; Black balsam; Honduras balsam; Surinam balsam. Description and references
From Toluifera pereirae (Klotzsch)
Baill. (Myroxylon pereirae Klotzsch), Leguminosae.
Habit. Central America (San Salvador) in forests near Pacific
coast. Constit. 50-60% cinnamein—esters of cinnamic
and benzoic acid; about 28% resin, styracine, vanillin. Ref: Bergemann, Pharmazie 5, 494 (1950); Cortesi, Bull. Soc. Pharm. Bordeaux 89, 141 (1951), C.A. 46, 1718b (1952).
Properties
Dark brown, viscid liquid; pleasant aromatic odor;
warm, bitter taste and persistent aftertaste. d 1.150-1.170. Insol in water, olive oil; sol
in alcohol, chloroform and glacial acetic acid, usually with a slight
opalescence. Partly sol in ether, petr ether.Use
In perfumery and some chocolate flavorings; also
in masking of odors.
Therapeutic Category
Vulnerary; ectoparasiticide (scabies).
Therapeutic Category (Veterinary)
Vulnerary; miticide.
Keywords
Topical Protectant