Pimaric acid

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Pimaric acid
Identifiers
CAS number 127-27-5
PubChem 220338
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Properties
Molecular formula C20H30O2
Molar mass 302.451
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Pimaric acid is a carboxylic acid from the resin acid group. It can be prepared by dehydration of abietic acid, which it usually accompanies in mixtures like rosin. It is soluble in alcohols, acetone, and ethers.

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