Chem. [f. L. asar-um (see prec.) + -IN.] A crystallizable, aromatic, camphor-like substance obtained from the root of asarabacca; also called Camphor of Asarum, and Asarone.
1834. Penny Cycl., II. 435/1. A camphor-like principle … called asarin.
1863. Watts, Dict. Chem., I. 414. Asarin or Asarone…. Nitric acid converts asarone into oxalic acid.
