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.