
Pine Tar
- IUPAC Name
- castor oil (hydrogenated) / pine tar mix
- Molecular Formula
- Complex mixture of triterpenoids
- Molecular Weight (g/mol)
- 939.5000
- InChIKey
- WCOXQTXVACYMLM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C57H110O9/c1-4-7-10-31-40-51(58)43-34-25-19-13-16-22-28-37-46-55(61)64-49-54(66-57(63)48-39-30-24-18-15-21-27-36-45-53(60)42-33-12-9-6-3)50-65-56(62)47-38-29-23-17-14-20-26-35-44-52(59)41-32-11-8-5-2/h51-54,58-60H,4-50H2,1-3H3
- Synonyms & Trade Names
- Pine tar; Wood tar; Tar
Categories
Technical Document
Pine Tar is a naturally derived substance produced by the destructive distillation of pine wood, resulting in a tar with enhanced durability and robust adhesive qualities. This distillation process removes volatile compounds, concentrating the resinous elements to impart a distinctive smoky aroma and deep, resinous color. Pine Tar is commonly used in wood preservation, roofing materials, and leather tanning, where its exceptional water repellency, antimicrobial properties, and superior bonding strength are highly valued. It is usually available in a viscous, semi-solid form suitable for a variety of industrial applications.
