6814. Oil of Tansy

Description and references

Volatile oil from leaves and tops of Tanacetum vulgare L., Compositae. Constit. Thujone, borneol, camphor.

Properties

Yellow liq; becomes brown on exposure to air and light. Poisonous. d1515 0.925-0.950. αD +30 to +45°. Almost insol in water. Sol in alcohol, chloroform, ether. Keep cool in well-filled and well-closed containers, protected from light.