Question
Organic Chemistry Question on Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques
In which resin cinnamic and benzoic acid is present?
Answer
Peru balsam resin is obtained from the Myroxylon balsamum tree. It contains a complex mixture of compounds, including cinnamic acid and benzoic acid. Peru balsam resin has been utilized in perfumes, as a fragrance ingredient in soaps and cosmetics, and in pharmaceutical preparations.