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Polygalic acid

Also known as Senegenic acid, 27-Norolean-13-ene-23,28-dioic acid, 2beta,3beta-dihydroxy-, 27-Norolean-13-ene-23,28-dioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy-, (2beta,3beta,4alpha)-

CAS 1260-04-4Formula C29H44O6Molar mass 488.67 g/mol
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Polygalic acid chemical structure, C29H44O6, CAS 1260-04-4
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
1260-04-4
Formula
C29H44O6
Molar mass
488.67 g/mol
HS code
291819
Category
Polymers and thermoplastics

What is Polygalic acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Polygalic acid is a 12alpha-hydroxy steroid.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(2S,3R,4S,4aR,6aR,8aS,12aS,14aR,14bR)-2,3-dihydroxy-4,6a,11,11,14b-pentamethyl-2,3,4a,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,12a,13,14,14a-tetradecahydro-1H-picene-4,8a-dicarboxylic acid
CAS number
1260-04-4
Molecular formula
C29H44O6
UNII
XCC6WEA55L
InChIKey
VZRKWGPIZJDNHC-LUNVCWBOSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C29H44O6/c1-25(2)12-13-29(24(34)35)11-8-17-16(18(29)14-25)6-7-20-26(17,3)10-9-21-27(20,4)15-19(30)22(31)28(21,5)23(32)33/h18-22,30-31H,6-15H2,1-5H3,(H,32,33)(H,34,35)/t18-,19-,20-,21+,22-,26-,27+,28-,29+/m0/s1
Canonical SMILES
CC1(C)CCC2(C(=O)O)CCC3=C(CCC4C3(C)CCC3C4(C)CC(O)C(O)C3(C)C(=O)O)C2C1
Isomeric SMILES
C[C@@]12CC[C@@H]3[C@@]([C@H]1CCC4=C2CC[C@@]5([C@H]4CC(CC5)(C)C)C(=O)O)(C[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@@]3(C)C(=O)O)O)O)C

Synonyms

  • Senegenic acid
  • 27-Norolean-13-ene-23,28-dioic acid, 2beta,3beta-dihydroxy-
  • 27-Norolean-13-ene-23,28-dioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy-, (2beta,3beta,4alpha)-
  • 27-Norolean-13-ene-23,28-dioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy-, (2beta,3beta,4.alpha.)-
  • (2I(2),3I(2),4I+/-)-2,3-Dihydroxy-27-norolean-13-ene-23,28-dioic acid

Physical and chemical properties

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Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
488.67 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
488.3138 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
5.02calc.
Topological polar surface area
115.1 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
4calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4calc.
Rotatable bonds
2calc.
Heavy atoms
35calc.
Rings
5calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.86calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
9calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (1 violation)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, C1CCC2C3=C(CCC2C1)C1CCC2CCCCC2C1CC3

C1CCC2C3=C(CCC2C1)C1CCC2CCCCC2C1CC3

5 rings, 22 atoms.

11 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

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Uses and applications

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Polygalic acid is traded under.

HS 2918.19Indicative HS code

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their…

World exports in 2024
$1.37B
+0.5% vs 2023, imports $1.18B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China23.7%
  2. Italy14.7%
  3. India * partner reported12.0%
Top importers
  1. Germany11.7%
  2. South Korea9.8%
  3. Italy9.6%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for Polygalic acid is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Polygalic acid?

Polygalic acid is a 12alpha-hydroxy steroid.

What is the CAS number of Polygalic acid?

The CAS registry number of Polygalic acid is 1260-04-4.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Polygalic acid?

The molecular formula of Polygalic acid is C29H44O6 and its molar mass is 488.67 g/mol.

What is Polygalic acid used for?

Known uses and roles of Polygalic acid include tackifiers in adhesives and sealants.

Is Polygalic acid hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Polygalic acid is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Polygalic acid?

Polygalic acid is usually classified under HS code 291819 (Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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