Title: Oil of Myrtle
Literature References: Volatile oil from leaves of Myrtus communis L., Myrtaceae. Constit. d-Pinene, eucalyptol, dipentene, camphor.
Properties: Yellow to greenish liquid; fragrant odor. d1515 0.890-0.915. aD +10 to +30°. Insol in water; sol in alcohol, chloroform, ether.
Optical Rotation: aD +10 to +30°
Density: d1515 0.890-0.915 |