Nomenclature
Larch turpentine. Description and references
Oleoresin from Larix decidua Mill.
(L. europaea Lam. & DC.), Pinaceae. Habit. Middle and Southern Europe. Constit. Volatile oil,
resin. Use in light microscopy: D. A. Johansen, Plant Microtechnique (McGraw Hill, New York, 1940) pp
115-116.
Properties
Yellow, sometimes greenish, limpid, tenacious,
thick liquid; pleasant, aromatic odor; hot, pungent, somewhat bitter
taste. Becomes hard and brittle on prolonged exposure to air. Insol
in water; sol in glacial acetic acid, amyl alcohol, acetone, caustic
alkalies; slowly but freely sol in alc.Use
As clearing agent and mounting medium for light
microscopy.