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Santa Cruz Biotech: [https://www.scbt.com/p/aleuritic-acid-533-87-9#:~:text=SDS%20%26%20Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20Aleuritic%20acid,is%20an%20abundant%20source%20of%20prostanoid%20synthons.%20References SDS]
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Soluble in ethanol and methanol.
 
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Fisher Scientific: [http://www.fishersci.ca/msds2.nsf/0/D5714E8F71C60AA685256CA40083BE10/$file/MSDS-56729.html?open MSDS]
 
 
 
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* ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996  Comment: entry 222; mp = 100-101 C
 
* ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996  Comment: entry 222; mp = 100-101 C

Latest revision as of 10:57, 25 April 2022

Description

A constituent of Shellac composing approximately 40%. Aleuritic acid forms a complex polyester upon esterification. It is also used in perfumes and chemical synthesis. Synthetically prepared aleuritic acid is often used as a component in Cellulose nitrate lacquers. It can also act as a surfactant.

Synonyms and Related Terms

9,10,16-trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid; 9,10,16-trihydroxypalmitic acid

Chemical structure

Aleuritic acid.jpg


Risks

Santa Cruz Biotech: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in ethanol and methanol.

Composition C16H32O5
CAS 533-87-9
Melting Point 100-101 C
Density 1.114 g/ml
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 304.41

Resources and Citations

  • The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 222; mp = 100-101 C
  • G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 706
  • C.V.Horie, Materials for Conservation, Butterworth-Heineman, London, 1997
  • MSDS Sheet Comment: Fisher Scientific - mp= 100-105 C