Also yhlang-, i(h)lang-. [Tagalog álang-ílang.] An anonaceous tree (Canangium odoratum) of Malaysia, the Philippines, etc., with fragrant greenish-yellow flowers from which a perfume is distilled; hence, the perfume itself.
1868. Sat. Rev., XXVI. 25 July, 144/2, Advt. New-mown Hay, Ylang-Ylang, White Rose….—Laboratory of Flowers, 2 New Bond Street, London.
1876. Jrnl. Chem. Soc., I. 243. Oxidation of Essential Oils…. Citronella and yhlang yhlang developed no hydrogen peroxide. Ibid. (1881), XL. 916. Cananga Oil…. This oil, also known as Hang-lang or Alanguilan oil.
1882. Englishman (Calcutta), 2 Dec., 4/5. Atkinson’s Perfumery. Ess. Ylang Ylang, Frangipanne.
1884. Miller, Plant-n., Cananga odorata, Ilang-Ilang-tree.
Hence Ylangol Chem. (See quot.)
1895. Jrnl. Chem. Soc., LXVIII. I. 243. Ylangol, C10H18O, the isomeride of geraniol.
