Description and references
Fixed oil from seed of Prunus persica
(L.) Stokes and allied spp., Rosaceae.
Properties
Light yellow liquid; closely resembles expressed
oil of almond. d1515 0.917-0.921. Solidif not above -15°. nD40 1.464-1.465. Sapon no. 189-193. Iodine no. 100-110.
Acid no. about 8. Sol in chloroform, ether, petr ether, slightly
sol in alcohol.Use
Emollient.