Aleuritic Acid

Our Aleuritic Acid (9, 10, 16-trihydroxypalmitic acid), obtained from shellac by saponification, is a unique acid containing three hydroxyl groups of which two are of adjacent carbon atoms.
The Aleuritic Acid, we offer, is moderately soluble in hot water and crystallizes out on cooling the solution. It is soluble in the lower alcohols such as methyl, ethyl and isopropyl alcohols.
Techinal grade Aleuritic Acid (purity 99%) a slight yellow and almost odorless solid, is now manufactured by us. There is a continuous growing demand of Aleuritic Acid in the fields of perfumery and pharmaceuticals due to it being an excellent starting material for the synthesis of civetone, ambrettolide, isoambrettolide etc, which have the musk like odor. Civetone is obtained from Shellac Aleuritic Acid, and is used for manufacturing of Perfumes. Civetone is very much in demand with perfume manufacturing companies such as France, Italy, Germany, USA etc.
Physical Properties : White powder or granuals. Moderately soluble in hot water and in lower alcohol such as methyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol.
Chemical Properties : Moisture 1% Acid value Melting point 90 to 98 depending upon requirement Molecular weight Specific gravity Chemical indentification 9,10,16 trihydroxy palmitic acid.