Nomenclature
Oil of pine; oleum abietis; Siberian pine needle oil. Description and references
Volatile oil from fresh leaves of Abies
sibirica Ledeb., Pinaceae. Constit. About 40% esters
calculated as bornyl acetate; pinene, camphene, dipentene, and phellandrene.
Properties
Colorless or pale yellow liquid; aromatic odor;
pungent taste. d1515 0.905-0.925. αD20 -32 to -45°. nD20 1.466-1.476. Sol in an equal vol 90% alcohol. Keep well closed, cool and protected from light.Use
Pharmaceutic aid (flavor and perfume).
Therapeutic Category
Expectorant.