Aadhya Aleuritic Acid

Aleuritic Acid

Aleuritic Acid (9, 10, 16-trihydroxypalmitic acid), obtained from shellac by Saponification, is a unique acid containing three hydroxyl groups of which two are of adjacent carbon atoms.

Technical grade Aleuritic Acid (purity 99%) is  a slight yellow and almost odorless solid .There is a continuous growing demand of aleuritic acid in the fields of perfumery and pharmaceuticals due to its being an excellent starting material for the synthesis of civetone, Ambrettolide, isoambrettolide  etc, which have the musk like odor Civetone

Civetone is obtained from Shellac Aleuritic Acid, and is used for manufacturing of Perfumes. Civetone is fast growing and is very much in demand with perfume manufacturing companies such as France, Italy, Germany, USA etc.

Physical properties

·         White powder or granules

·         Moderately soluble in hot water and in lower alcohol such as methyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol.

CAS: 533-87-9

EINECS: 208-578-8

FEMA: N/A

HS.CODE: 291521

Molecular Formula: C16H32O5

Molecular Weight: 303~310

Application and Uses

·         Synthesis of fragrances such as civetone, exalt one, Ambrettolide and isoambrettolide. Synthesis of glucose manoaleuritate. The other suggested applications of aleuritic acid are the following

·         Glucose manoaleuritate (a non-toxic non-hemolytic water-soluble compound) in medicine as an isocaloric substitute for dietary tripalmitin.

·         Preparation of plastics with good adhesive properties by the condensation of aleuritic acid with Pithalic anhydride and glycerin, rosin etc.

·         Aleuritic esters for compounding with cellulose esters for the preparation of lacquers, plastics and fibers.

Packaging

               

•              Fiber Drum, 25kg net each

Storage

•              Avoid contact with incompatible materials

•              Do not cut, drill, grind or weld such containers

•              Empty containers may contain residual dust which has the potential to accumulate following

               settling. Such dusts may explode in the presence of an appropriate ignition source

•              In addition ensure such activity is not performed near full, partially empty or empty containers

               without appropriate workplace safety authorization or permit

•              limit all unnecessary personal contact

•              Use in a well-ventilated area

•              wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs

                 

Specification of Aleuritic Acid

Acid Value	168-178
Melting Point	96±1ºC
Molecular Weight	Approx 304
Specific Gravity	1.114
Moisture	1% max
Appearance	White Powder
Appearance in Alcohol	Clear