Title: Resin Jalap
CAS Registry Number: 9000-35-5
Literature References: Prepd by extracting the powdered root of Exogonium purga (Hayne) Lindl. (E. jalapa Baill., Ipomoea purga Hayne), Convolvulaceae with alcohol and pptg with water.
Properties: Yellow to brown, amorphous mass or powder. Insol in water, benzene, carbon disulfide, oils; freely sol in alc.
Therap-Cat: Cathartic.