6807. Oil of Origanum

Nomenclature

Oil of wild marjoram.

Description and references

Volatile oil from flowering tops of Origanum vulgare L., Labiatae. Constit. Carvacrol, terpenes.

Properties

Light yellow liquid. d1515 0.870-0.910. αD ≈-34°. Very slightly sol in water; very sol in alcohol. Keep well closed, cool and protected from light.

Use

In perfumery.