Pimaric acid
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IUPAC name
(1R,4aR,4bS,7S,10aR)-1,4a,7-Trimethyl-7-vinyl-3,4,4b,5,6,9,10,10a-octahydro-2H-phenanthrene-1-carboxylic acid
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C20H30O2 | |
Molar mass | 302.451 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Pimaric acid is a carboxylic acid from the resin acid group. It can be prepared by dehydration of abietic acid, which it usually accompanies in mixtures like rosin. It is soluble in alcohols, acetone, and ethers.