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Mimusops globosa

The hard thermoplastic hydrocarbon obtained from the latex of Mimusops globosa. Balata has the same molecular formula as natural rubber (C5H8)n but has the tram polyisoprene structure whereas natural rubber has c/ s-structure. [Pg.13]

Ketone [638-97-1]. 12-Oleanen-3-one. fi-Amyrone. Constit. of Mimusops globosa. Cryst. (MeOH). Mp 177-179°. [a]o +107.2° (CHCI3). [Pg.578]

Balata bo- lla -to [Sp, fr. Carib] (1860) (1) Dried juice of a West Indian tree Mimusops globosa). It has mbbery characteristics and is sometimes used as a substitute of gutta-percha. It resembles both this and ordinary mbber in that it consists of isoprene molecules (CsHg), but polymerized in its own particular way. Impure form of trans-polyisoprene. (2) Trans-1,4-PoIy (isoprene). (Langenheim JH (2003) Plant resins chemistry, evolution ecology and ethnobotany. Timber, Portland). [Pg.63]

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See also in sourсe #XX -- [ Pg.4 , Pg.93 ]



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