Abietic acid

Agent Name
Abietic acid
CAS Number
514-10-3
Formula
C20-H30-O2
Major Category
Biological Agents
Abietic acid formula graphical representation
Synonyms
13-Isopropylpodocarpa-7,13-dien-15-oic acid; 7,13-Abietadien-18-oic acid; Abietate; Kyselina abietova [Czech]; Sylvic acid; l-Abietic acid; 1-Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid, 1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,10,10a-decahydro-1,4a-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)-, (1R,4aR,4bR,10aR)-; Podocarpa-7,13-dien-15-oic acid, 13-isopropyl-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Rosin and Derivatives
Description
Yellow solid; [Hawley] Colorless crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make ester gums in lacquers, varnishes, and soaps; Also used in metal resinates, plastics, and paper sizes; [Merck Index]
Comments
A skin and respiratory sensitizer; [CHEMINFO] An irritant; [MSDSonline] Danger of skin sensitization; [MAK] Abietic acid is the active allergen present in colophony. [Marks, p. 80] See "Colophony."
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Exposure Assessment

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes

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