Dragons Blood

Name:
Dragons Blood
Detailed information:

Properties:

Deep-red, amorphous lumps. Mp 120C. Soluble in alcohol, ether, and volatile and fixed oils; insoluble in water.

Chief Constituents:

dracoalban, dracoresene, draconine, and esters.

Derivation:

The resin from the surface of the fruit of several species of Daemonoraps; habitat is Indonesia and Borneo.

Use:

Pigment for coloring paints, polishes, lacquers, etc.; photoengraving, to protect zinc plates from acid.