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pimelic acid [pə′mel·ik ′as·əd]
(organic chemistry) HOOC(CH2)5COOH Crystals melting at 105°C; slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and ether; used in biochemical research. Pimelic Acid a saturated dicarboxylic acid, HOOC-(CH2)5COOH. Colorless crystals with limited solubility in water. Melting point, 105.5°C. It is formed upon oxidation of fats (hence its name, from Greek pimele, “fat”) and occurs in the urine of herbivores. It is commercially obtained from acryloni-trile and butadiene and by the oxidation of castor oil. Pimelic acid is used in the manufacture of polyamides such as nylon. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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