Description and references
From Anacardium occidentale L., Anacardiaceae (Southern India). Consists mostly (90%) of anacardic acid, q.v. Review and
bibliography: Sanyal, Das, Indian Pharm. 10, 272-283 (1955).
Properties
Wijs iodine no. over 250. Polymerizes easily
when heated with acid.Use
In insulating varnishes, typewriter rolls, coldsetting
cements, floor tile, brake linings; molding compounds from polymers:
Harvey,
US 2767150 (1956 to The Harvel Corp.).