6803. Oil of Myrtle

Description and references

Volatile oil from leaves of Myrtus communis L., Myrtaceae. Constit. d-Pinene, eucalyptol, dipentene, camphor.

Properties

Yellow to greenish liquid; fragrant odor. d1515 0.890-0.915. αD +10 to +30°. Insol in water; sol in alcohol, chloroform, ether.