Nomenclature
Oil of Scotch fir; fir-wood oil. Description and references
Volatile oil from Pinus sylvestris L., Pinaceae. Constit. Dipentene, pinene, sylvestrene,
cadinene, 3-3.5% bornyl acetate.
Properties
Yellowish liquid. d1515 0.884-0.886. αD20 +7.05
to +10°. Insol in water. Sol in 10 vols 90% alcohol.
Keep well closed, cool and protected from
light.Use
Pharmaceutic aid (flavor and perfume).
Therapeutic Category
Expectorant.