9,10,16-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid, also known as aleuritic acid, is a naturally occurring hydroxy fatty acid that is a key component of lac resin produced by the insect Kerria lacca. It serves as a starting material in the synthesis of fragrance compounds and other specialty chemicals.
Content scope: Information here supports chemical identification and industrial supply, research, and manufacturing contexts. It is not a therapeutic claim, medical advice, or drug-use instructions.
Sourcing or supplying this compound?
List your inventory or post a purchase request
CAS 533-87-9
1,1-dimethoxyethane
flavoring and fragrance ingredient
2-methylfuran
Flavoring agent or adjuvant
Ethyl 3,3-dimethylbutyrate
flavor and fragrance ingredient
(2E)-2-undecenal
flavor and fragrance ingredient
9,10,16-trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid
MEHUJCGAYMDLEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
C(CCCC(C(CCCCCCO)O)O)CCCC(=O)O