Licanic Acid

Name:
Licanic Acid
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	4-keto-9,11,13-octadecatrienoic acid
M Formula:	CH3(CH2)3(CH:CH)3(CH2)4COCH2COOH
Properties:
White crystals. α-licanic acid (naturally occurring isomer) melts at 74–75C, readily isomerizes to the β-form, mp 99.5C. Soluble in organic solvents.
Derivation:
Occurs in oiticica and other oils as glycerides.