Abietic Acid

Name: Abietic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-024106

About Abietic Acid

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Abietic Acid, a high-purity reference standard of Abietic Acid registered under CAS number 514-10-3. Its molecular formula is C20H30O2 and its molecular weight is 302.5 g/mol. Systematically, it is named (1R,4aR,4bR,10aR)-1,4a-dimethyl-7-propan-2-yl-2,3,4,4b,5,6,10,10a-octahydrophenanthrene-1-carboxylic acid. Alternative names: Sylvic acid and l-Abietic acid.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

As a reference sample of Abietic Acid, it is used for identification, assay and impurity-profiling work during analytical method development, validation (AMV) and routine QC. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, Abietic Acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Abietic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-024106
CAS Number	514-10-3
IUPAC name	(1R,4aR,4bR,10aR)-1,4a-dimethyl-7-propan-2-yl-2,3,4,4b,5,6,10,10a-octahydrophenanthrene-1-carboxylic acid
Molecular formula	C₂₀H₃₀O₂
Molecular weight	302.5 g/mol
Exact mass	302.2246
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	RSWGJHLUYNHPMX-ONCXSQPRSA-N
SMILES	CC(C)C1=CC2=CC[C@@H]3[C@@]([C@H]2CC1)(CCC[C@@]3(C)C(=O)O)C
PubChem CID	10569

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	4.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	Sylvic acid, l-Abietic acid, 7,13-Abietadien-18-oic acid, 13-Isopropylpodocarpa-7,13-dien-15-oic acid, Kyselina abietova, Podocarpa-7,13-dien-15-oic acid, 13-isopropyl-, Abietate, Rosin Acid, Abieta-7,13-dien-18-oic acid, abieta-7,13-dien-18-oate, Abietic acid dimer

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H400Very toxic to aquatic life

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P273, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P391, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Abietic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Abietic Acid is 514-10-3. It is also known as Sylvic acid, l-Abietic acid, 7,13-Abietadien-18-oic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Abietic Acid?

Abietic Acid has the molecular formula C20H30O2 and a molecular weight of 302.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (1R,4aR,4bR,10aR)-1,4a-dimethyl-7-propan-2-yl-2,3,4,4b,5,6,10,10a-octahydrophenanthrene-1-carboxylic acid.

What is Abietic Acid used for?

Abietic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Abietic Acid. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Abietic Acid can I order?

We supply Abietic Acid in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Abietic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of Abietic Acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Abietic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. Abietic Acid is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.