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One
of the most important derivates of lac is Aleuritic
Acid. It is obtained from Shellac (Seedlac) by saponification.
We produce the technical-grade of Aleuritic Acid,
which has a purity of over 98% and is a white (almost
colorless) powder.
Aleuritic Acid (9, 10, 16-Trihydroxy Palmitic Acid)
is a unique acid containing three hydroxyl groups
of which two are of adjacent carbon atoms.
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CHEMICAL
STRUCTURE
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USES
AND APPLICATIONS
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Aleuritic
Acid is a critical component in the synthesis of macro-cyclic
fragrance chemicals such as ambrettolide, iso-ambrettolide,
civetone, dehydiocivetone, exaltone, glucose manoaleuritate
and related lactones.
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PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
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Aleuritic
Acid is moderately soluble in hot water and crystallizes
out on cooling the solution. It is also soluble in
the lower alcohols such as methyl, ethyl and isopropyl
alcohols.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR TECHNICAL-GRADE
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| Chemical
Composition |
Trihydroxy
Palmitic Acid |
| Appearance |
White
Powder |
| Melting
Point |
97
±1șC |
| Acid
Value |
180-185 |
| Purity |
98
±2% |
| Appearance
in Alcohol |
Clear |
| CAS
No. |
533-87-9 |
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