Description and references
The internal fat of abdomen of sheep purified
by melting and straining.
Properties
White, solid fat with slight odor and taste; bland
if fresh, but rancid after long exposure to air. mp 45-50°; nD60 1.449-1.451. Sapon no. 192-195. Iodine no. 33-46. Insol in water or
cold alcohol; one gram dissolves in 45 ml boiling alcohol, about 60
ml ether.Use
Preparing ointments.