Turpentine (gum)

Name:
Turpentine (gum)
Detailed information:
The oleoresin or pitch obtained from living pine trees.

Properties:

Sticky, viscous, balsamic liquid comprising a mixture of rosin and turpentine oil; strong, piney odor. Soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform, and glacial acetic acid. Combustible.

Use:

Source of turpentine oil and gum rosin.See Rosin.