Brassidic Acid

Name:
Brassidic Acid
Detailed information:
(trans-13-docosenoic acid).

M Formula:	CH3(CH2)7HC═CH(CH2)11COOH
Properties:
White crystals. Mp 61–62C, bp 282C (30 mm), d 0.859, refr index 1.448 (57C). Insoluble in water; slightly soluble in alcohol; soluble in ether. Combustible.
Derivation:
By treating erucic acid with nitrous acid (catalyst).