Copper abietate

Description

Thin, green platelets obtained from heating copper hydroxide with abietic acid. Copper abietate is used as a preservative and fungicide in metal paints.

Synonyms and Related Terms

cupric abietate

Risks

• Toxic.
• NIH: Safety sheet

Physical and Chemical Properties

• Insoluble in water.
• Composition = Cu(C20H29O2)2