Description and references
Unctuous secretion from receptacles between
the anus and genitalia of both male and female civet cat. Constit. Civetone and similar compds.
Properties
Semi-solid, yellowish to brown unctuous substance;
unpleasant, subacrid, bitter taste; fusible and burns without leaving
much residue. Insol in water; partly sol in hot alcohol or in ether.Use
As a fixative in perfumery.