orris oil


orris oil

[′ȯr·əs ‚ȯil] (materials) A yellow, fatty, semisolid, fragrant essential oil obtained from roots of the Florentine iris; melts at 44-50°C; soluble in ether, chloroform, and alcohol; main components are myristic acid, oleic acid, and irone; used in flavoring and perfumes.