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balm of Gilead; balsam of Gilead; Balsan-Katel
 
balm of Gilead; balsam of Gilead; Balsan-Katel
  
== Other Properties ==
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== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
  
 
Soluble in ethanol, benzene, chloroform, ether, glacial acetic acid, carbon disulfide, acetone, turpentine. Insoluble in water.
 
Soluble in ethanol, benzene, chloroform, ether, glacial acetic acid, carbon disulfide, acetone, turpentine. Insoluble in water.
  
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
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==Resources and Citations==
  
 
* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
 
* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993

Latest revision as of 14:49, 26 September 2022

Description

A light brownish-red oleoresin obtained from the shrub Commiphora opobalsamum native to the Middle East. Mecca balsam is an aromatic resin used in perfumes.

Synonyms and Related Terms

balm of Gilead; balsam of Gilead; Balsan-Katel

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in ethanol, benzene, chloroform, ether, glacial acetic acid, carbon disulfide, acetone, turpentine. Insoluble in water.

Resources and Citations

  • Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
  • The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 977

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