6006. Methyl Abietate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 127-25-3
Abalyn.
C21H32O2; mol wt 316.48.
C 79.70%, H 10.19%, O 10.11%.
C19H29COOCH3.

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.