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Civetone is obtained from
Aleuritic Acid, and is used for manufacturing of Perfumes. Civetone
is fast growing and 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
Uses and Applications
Synthesis of fragrances such as civetone, exaltone, ambrettolide and
isoambrettolide. Synthesis of glucose manoaleuritate. The other
suggested applications of aleuritic acid are the following:
Glucose manoaleuritate (a non-toxic non-hemolytic water-soluble
compound) in medicine as an isocaloric substitute for dietary
tripalmitin.
Preparation of plastics with good adhesive properties by the
condensation of aleurtic acid with Pithalic andydride and glycerin,
rosin etc.
Aleuritic esters for compounding with cellulose esters for the
preparation of lacquers, plastics and fibres.
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