Nomenclature
CAS number: 127-25-3
Abalyn.
C
21H
32O
2; mol wt 316.48.
C 79.70%, H 10.19%, O 10.11%.
C
19H
29COOCH
3.
Description and references
The article of commerce is a mixture of the
methyl esters of the rosin acids.
Properties
Colorless to yellow, almost odorless, thick liquid.
d2020 1.040. bp 360-365° with
decompn. nD20 1.530. Flash pt 180-218°C.
Insol in water. Miscible with usual organic solvents, also with
aliphatic hydrocarbons. Dissolves ester gums, rosin, many synthetic
resins as well as ethyl cellulose, rubber, etc.Use
As a solvent for ester gums, rosin, many synthetic
resins, ethyl cellulose, rubber, etc.; in the manuf of varnish resins;
as ingredient in adhesives.