Description and references
Resin from Callitris quadrivalvis Vent., Pinaceae. Habit. Morocco. Constit. About 80% pimaric acid, about 10% callitrolic acid; sandaricinic
acid.
Properties
Light yellow, brittle, elongated tears; translucent
with vitreous fracture; crumbles to powder when masticated. Insol
in water, benzene, petr ether. Sol in alcohol, ether, acetone, hot
caustic alkalies; partially sol in chloroform, volatile oils, oil
turpentine, carbon disulfide.Use
Tooth cements, lacquers, varnishes; as an incense.
Pharmaceutic aid (in ointments and plasters).