Title: Olibanum

CAS Registry Number: 8050-07-5

Additional Names: Frankincense; gum thus

Literature References: Gum resin from Boswellia carterii Birdwood and other species of Boswellia (Burseraceae). Habit. Ethiopia, Egypt, Arabia, Somaliland. Constit. 3-8% volatile oil (pinene, dipentene, etc.); about 60% resins; 20% gum (polysaccharide fraction); 6-8% bassorin; bitter principle. Discussion of polysaccharides present: F. Smith, R. Montgomery, The Chemistry of Plant Gums and Mucilages (Reinhold, New York, 1959) pp 312-313.