| Chemistry name: | erythrogenic acid |
| M Formula: | C18H26O2 |
| Properties: | |
| Crystals. Mp 39C, d 0.93, refr index 1.49. Readily polymerizes and may explode on rapid heating to 250C. Soluble in acetone and alcohol. Turns red on exposure to air and heat. | |
| Derivation: | |
| Vegetable oil from isano nuts grown in Zaire. | |