METHYL ABIETATE Chemical Properties

Melting point:

<25 °C

Boiling point:

bp 360-365° with decompn

Density 

d2020 1.040

vapor pressure 

0.009Pa at 25℃

refractive index 

nD20 1.530

Flash point:

180-218°C

storage temp. 

Refrigerator

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Oil

color 

Methyl abietate is a colourless to yellow, almost odourless, thick liquid

Water Solubility 

17μg/L at 25℃

LogP

6.75 at 25℃

EPA Substance Registry System

Methyl abietate (127-25-3)

Safety Information

Toxicity

Both the acute oral LD₅₀ value in rats and the acute dermal LD₅₀ value in rabbits exceeded 5 g/kg (Moreno, 1972)

METHYL ABIETATE Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Pale Yellow Thick Oil

Occurrence

Wood rosin is found in the resinous residue of turpentine (Arctander, 1960)

Uses

Methyl Abietate was used as an antiplasticizer for polycarbonates.

Uses

As a solvent for ester gums, rosin, many synthetic resins, ethyl cellulose, rubber, etc.; in the manufacture of varnish resins; as ingredient in adhesives.

Preparation

Prepared by esterification of wood rosin with methanol.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Safety Profile

Low toxicity by ingestion and skin contact. A skin irritant. Probably slightly toxic. Combustible liquid when exposed to heat or flame; can react with oxidizing materials. To fight fire, use CO2, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

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