Name: Colophony

Formula: C19H29COOH

CAS No: 8050-09-7

Appearance: Solid with semi-transparent and varies in color from yellow to black

Uses:

Colophony is an ingredient in printing inks, photocopying and laser printing paper, varnishes, adhesives (glues), soap, paper sizing, soda, soldering fluxes, and sealing wax.

Colophony can be used as a glazing agent in medicines and chewing gum.