Title: Olibanum
CAS Registry Number: 8050-07-5
Synonyms: 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.
