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Abietic acid, 90+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Abietic acid is used to make ester gums in lacquers, varnishes and soaps. It is also used in metal resonates and plastics. Further, it is utilized in musical instruments to make them less slippery. It acts as a precursor to natural product synthesis. In addition to this, it is used to depackage integrated circuits from their epoxy coatings.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 148°C to 152°C |
Color | Yellow |
Beilstein | 2221451 |
Merck Index | 14,7 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in acetone,petroleum ether,diethyl ether and ethanol. Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 302.45 |
Percent Purity | ≥90% |
Quantity | 250 mg |
Odor | Characteristic |
Physical Form | Crystalline |
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Safety and Handling
- Abietic acid
- Warning
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Abietic acid
RUO – Research Use Only
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