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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A red colorant obtained from sandalwood (Pterocarpus santalinum) and barwood (Baphia nitida). Santalin has been traditionally used for many centuries as a dye for hair, skin, and textiles. | + | A red colorant obtained from sandalwood (''Pterocarpus santalinum'') and barwood (Baphia nitida). Santalin has been traditionally used for many centuries as a dye for hair, skin, and textiles. |
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santalic acid; santalin A (9,10,12-tri-omethylsantalin); santalin B (9,10,12,4'-tetra-omethylsantalin) | santalic acid; santalin A (9,10,12-tri-omethylsantalin); santalin B (9,10,12,4'-tetra-omethylsantalin) | ||
| − | == | + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == |
| − | Insoluble in water. Soluble in ether (yellow) and in alcohol (blood-red); also soluble in acetic acid and alkalis. | + | * Insoluble in water. Soluble in ether (yellow) and in alcohol (blood-red); also soluble in acetic acid and alkalis. |
| + | * CAS = 1397-70-2 | ||
| − | + | ==Resources and Citations== | |
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| − | + | * John Uri Lloyd, ''King's American Dispensary'' [https://archive.org/details/kingsamericandis02kinguoft (first published in 1854)] | |
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[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:25, 13 June 2022
Description
A red colorant obtained from sandalwood (Pterocarpus santalinum) and barwood (Baphia nitida). Santalin has been traditionally used for many centuries as a dye for hair, skin, and textiles.
Synonyms and Related Terms
santalic acid; santalin A (9,10,12-tri-omethylsantalin); santalin B (9,10,12,4'-tetra-omethylsantalin)
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Insoluble in water. Soluble in ether (yellow) and in alcohol (blood-red); also soluble in acetic acid and alkalis.
- CAS = 1397-70-2
Resources and Citations
- John Uri Lloyd, King's American Dispensary (first published in 1854)