Description and references
From sperm whale. Constit. Esters
of fatty acids; small quantities of spermaceti.
Properties
Yellow, thin liquid; slight fishy odor if not
of good quality. d 0.875-0.884. Sapon no. 123-147. Iodine no. 80-84. Insoluble in water,
cold alcohol, or petr ether; sol in chloroform, ether.Use
As lubricant, in lamps, hardening steel, manuf soap.