Nomenclature
Yarmor (Hercules). Description and references
An oil from Pinus palustris Mill.
and certain other species of pines, Pinaceae. It is obtained
from pitch-soaked pine wood by steam distillation or solvent extraction
followed by steam distillation and also by destructive distillation.
It consists mainly of isomeric tertiary and secondary, cyclic terpene
alcohols.
Properties
Colorless to pale yellow liquid, turpentine-like
odor. d about 0.9; bp 200-220°. Flammable. Insol in water. Sol in the usual
organic solvents.Caution
Irritating to skin, mucous membranes.
Large doses may cause CNS depression.Use
Pharmaceutic aid (flavor and perfume). Manuf terpin
hydrate and other terpin products; as a solvent, disinfectant and
deodorant; in textile scouring; for flotation of lead and zinc ores.