Aleuritic acid
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| Preferred IUPAC name rel-(9R,10S)-9,10,16-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid | |
| Other names Aleuritolic acid | |
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3D model (JSmol) | |
| ChemSpider | |
| ECHA InfoCard | 100.007.800 |
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| Properties | |
| C16H32O5 | |
| Molar mass | 304.43 g/mol |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references | |
Aleuritic acid, or α-aleuritic acid, is a major ingredient in shellac, constituting about 35% of it. It is used as a starting material in the perfume industry for the preparation of musk aroma.
References
- ^ EPA Registry
