Abietic acid
Also known as: 1-Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid, 1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,10,10a-decahydro-1,4a-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)-, [1R-(1α,4aβ,4bα,10aα)]-, 7,13-Abietadien-18-oic acid, Sylvic acid, abieta-7,13-dien-18-oic acid, 13-Isopropylpodocarpa-7,13-dien-15-oic acid, (-)-Abietic acid, l-Abietic acid
Abietic acid (CAS 514-10-3) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C20H30O2 and a molecular weight of 302.451 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 139-142 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 439.5±44.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 208.1±23.1 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 514-10-3
- Jingsj CID
- J-1993545-6
- Molecular Formula
- C20H30O2
- Molecular Weight
- 302.451 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 139-142 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling Point | 439.5±44.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 208.1±23.1 °C |
| Exact Mass | 302.224579 |
| PSA | 37.30000 |
| LogP | 6.51 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±2.3 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.542 |
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Ulusu NN, et al. Abietic acid inhibits lipoxygenase activity. Phytother Res. 2002 Feb;16(1):88-90. [2]. Fernández MA, et al. Anti-inflammatory activity of abietic acid, a diterpene isolated from Pimenta racemosa var. grissea. J Pharm Pharmacol. 2001 Jun;53(6):867-72. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2916209090 |
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| Summary | 2916209090 other cyclanic, cyclenic or cyclotherpenic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Abietic acid?
The CAS number of Abietic acid is 514-10-3.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Abietic acid?
Abietic acid has molecular formula C20H30O2 and molecular weight 302.451 g/mol.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Abietic acid?
For Abietic acid, Upstream Products: Methyl abietate, calcium abietate, Isopimaric acid; Downstream Products: Retene, 1-methylphenanthrene, (-)-Ambroxide.
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