Nomenclature
“Essential oil of birch wood”. Description and references
Obtained from the empyreumatic oil by steam
distillation. Constit. Phenol, cresol, xylenol, guaiacol,
creosol, pyrocatechol.
Properties
Dark brown liquid. d 0.886-0.950. One ml dissolves in about 3
ml abs alcohol; sol in benzene, chloroform, ether, glacial acetic
acid, carbon disulfide, oil turpentine.Therapeutic Category
Dermatologic.
Therapeutic Category (Veterinary)
Has been used extern. in skin diseases.