α-Aleuritic acid is a major ingredient of shellac and is also a starting reagent in the manufacture of perfumes.
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Applications
α-Aleuritic acid is a major ingredient of shellac and is also a starting reagent in the manufacture of perfumes.
Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol, acetic acid and acetone.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Isamu Shiina, et al. A novel and efficient macrolactonization of ω-hydroxycarboxylic acids using 2-methyl-6-nitrobenzoic anhydride (MNBA).Tetrahedron Lett.,2002,43(42), 7535-7539.
- A.N. Singh, et al. Chemistry of lac resin-VIII11: Synthesis of jalaric ester-I, possible key compound in the elaboration of lac resin by laccifer lacca kerr.Tetrahedron.,1978,34(5), 595-598.