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ABIETIC ACID [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C19H29COOH
formula, see observation
C19H29-CO2H
formula, see observation
514-10-3
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of a colorless crystalline tricyclic acid, major component of rosin, that is formed from certain other resin acids by heat and acid treatment, and that is used chiefly in making esters for plasticizers.

OBS

This product is used in numerous applications: Abietates (resinates) of heavy metals as varnish driers; esters in lacquers and varnishes; fermentation industries; soaps.

OBS

Chemical formula: C19H29COOH or C19H29-CO2H

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C19H29COOH
formula, see observation
C19H29-CO2H
formula, see observation
514-10-3
CAS number
DEF

[...] acide retiré de diverses résines [...] servant à faire ses esters comme celui de méthyle, des savons, des laques et des vernis.

OBS

Formule chimique : C19H29COOH ou C19H29-CO2H

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C19H29COOH
formula, see observation
C19H29-CO2H
formula, see observation
514-10-3
CAS number
OBS

Componente activo más importante de la colofonia. Polvo mucilaginoso amarillo. Soluble en alcohol, éter, cloroformo y benceno. Moderadamente tóxico e irritante.

OBS

Fórmula química: C19H29COOH o C19H29-CO2H

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