Note 784 — I.—PHÆNOGAMOUS OR FLOWERING PLANTS. (continued 6)
Reading edition
Gmelin, Chemistry, xvi. (1864) 259; the formula assigned to santalic acid (C₁₅H₁₄O₅) appears to be doubtful. Weidel in proposing the formula C₁₄H₁₂O₄ points out that it may be allied to alizarin, C₁₄H₈O₄.