(+/-)-erythro-Aleuritic acid, 95%

Catalog No.	Quantity
AAL0854206	5 g
AAL0854214	25 g

Catalog No. AAL0854206 Supplier Thermo Scientific Chemicals Supplier No. L0854206

Description

CAS: 533-87-9 | C16H32O5 | 304.427 g/mol

α-Aleuritic acid is a major ingredient of shellac and is also a starting reagent in the manufacture of perfumes.

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.

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 533-87-9
• Molecular Formula: C16H32O5
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 304.427
• MDL Number: MFCD00135596
• InChI Key: MEHUJCGAYMDLEL-LSDHHAIUSA-N
• Synonym: aleuretic acid, 8,9,15-trihydroxypentadecane-1-carboxylic acid, 9,10,16-trihydroxypalmitic acid, 10r,9s-9,10,16-trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid, 9s,10r-9,10,16-trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid, unii-442lq2k03a component
• PubChem CID: 7269316
• IUPAC Name: (9S,10R)-9,10,16-trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid
• SMILES: C(CCCC(C(CCCCCCO)O)O)CCCC(=O)O

• Melting Point: 97°C to 101°C
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 1727724
• Merck Index: 14,231
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,alcohol,acetic acid and acetone.
• Formula Weight: 304.43
• Percent Purity: 95%
• Chemical Name or Material: (+/-)-erythro-Aleuritic acid

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	208-578-8
RTECSNumber	ML9850000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only