Compound Q&A
What is Tung oil (CAS: 8001-20-5)?
Answer
Tung oil is a natural oil extracted from the seeds of the tung tree (Aleurites fordii), commonly used as a drying oil. Its chemical formula is a complex mixture of unsaturated triglycerides, primarily containing linoleic acid and oleic acid. It exhibits high viscosity, slow drying time, and forms a hard, water-resistant film when polymerized. Tung oil is widely recognized for its chemical stability and traditional applications in coatings and wood finishes.
About
CAS No
8001-20-5
English Name
Tung oil
Molecular Formula
C65H100O14
Molecular Weight
1105.4811 g/mol
EINECS
232-272-3
SMILES
CCCC/C=C/C=C/C=C/CCCCCCCC(OC(COC(CCCCCCC/C=C/C1C=CC(CCCC)C(C(=O)O)C1C(=O)O)=O)COC(CCCCCCC/C=C/C1C=CC(CCCC)C(C(=O)O)C1C(=O)O)=O)=O
InChIKey
HBKIALJIFFUWAL-UXHQQXGJSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
