Resins, Plant

Introduction: Resins, Plant

Description of Resins, Plant

Resins, Plant: Flammable, amorphous, vegetable products of secretion or disintegration, usually formed in special cavities of plants. They are generally insoluble in water and soluble in alcohol, carbon tetrachloride, ether, or volatile oils. They are fusible and have a conchoidal fracture. They are the oxidation or polymerization products of the terpenes, and are mixtures of aromatic acids and esters. Most are soft and sticky, but harden after exposure to cold. (From Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed & Dorland, 28th ed).
Source: MeSH 2007

Resins, Plant: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Resins, Plant:

• Plant
• Plant disease

Hierarchical classifications of Resins, Plant

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MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Macromolecular Substances
  • Polymers
    • Biopolymers
      • Resins, Plant

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Complex Mixtures
  • Biological Products
    • Plant Exudates
      • Resins, Plant

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