Title: Oil of Origanum
Additional Names: Oil of wild marjoram
Literature References: Volatile oil from flowering tops of Origanum vulgare L., Labiatae. Constit. Carvacrol, terpenes.
Properties: Light yellow liquid. d1515 0.870-0.910. aD ~-34°. Very slightly sol in water; very sol in alcohol. Keep well closed, cool and protected from light.
Optical Rotation: aD ~-34°
Density: d1515 0.870-0.910
Use: In perfumery. |