Melissic Acid

Name:
Melissic Acid
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	triacontanoic acid
M Formula:	CH3(CH2)28COOH
Properties:
Crystalline solid. Mp 94C. Soluble in benzene and hot alcohol; insoluble in water. Combustible.
Derivation:
By oxidation of 1-triacontanol, occurs in minor amounts in many plant and insect waxes and in montan wax.
Use:
Biochemical research.