Title: Oil of Tansy

Literature References: Volatile oil from leaves and tops of Tanacetum vulgare L., Compositae. Constit. Thujone, borneol, camphor.

Properties: Yellow liq; becomes brown on exposure to air and light. Poisonous! d1515 0.925-0.950. aD +30 to +45°. Almost insol in water; sol in alcohol, chloroform, ether. Keep cool in well-filled and well-closed containers, protected from light.

Optical Rotation: aD +30 to +45°

Density: d1515 0.925-0.950