7057. Peach Oil, Expressed

Nomenclature

Persic oil.

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.