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Abietic acid

Abietic acid
Chemical name 13-isopropylpodocarpa
-7,13-dien-15-oic acid
Chemical formula C19H29COOH
Molecular mass 302.44 g/mol
CAS number 514-10-3
EINECS number 208-173-3
Appearance yellow resinous powder,
crystals or chunks
Melting point 173°C
Boiling point 250°C at 9 mmHg
Abietic acid.

Abietic acid (also known as abietinic acid or sylvic acid) is the primary irritant in pine, isolated from rosin (via isomerization), and used in lacquers, varnishes, and soaps. Its ester is called an abietate.

Last updated: 01-04-2007 01:18:57
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