Title: Resin Scammony
CAS Registry Number: 9000-58-2
Literature References: Made by extracting the tubers of Convolvulus scammonia L., Convolvulaceae with alcohol and pptg with water.
Properties: Brown, amorphous mass. Freely sol in alc; not less than 95% sol in ether and in caustic alkalies (with gentle heat).
Therap-Cat: Cathartic.