Behenic Acid

• CAT Number: R020861
• CAS Number: 112-85-6
• Molecular Formula: C22H44O2
• Molecular Weight: 340.59
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Docosanoic Acid; 1-Docosanoic Acid; B 95; B 95 (Acid); EXL 5; Edenor C 22-85R; Edenor C 22-85RGS; Glycon B 70; Hydrofol 2022-55; Hydrofol Acid 560; NAA 222S; NAA 22S; NSC 32364; Prifac 2987; Prifrac 2989; n-Docosanoic Acid
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: docosanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C22H44O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22(23)24/h2-21H2,1H3,(H,23,24)
• InChIKey: UKMSUNONTOPOIO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O

Behenic acid(Cat No.: R020861), also known as docosanoic acid, is a long-chain saturated fatty acid with 22 carbon atoms and the molecular formula C₂₂H₄₄O₂. It is found naturally in various plant oils, especially in ben oil from moringa seeds. Behenic acid is used in cosmetics and personal care products for its emollient and conditioning properties. It also serves as a lubricant, surfactant, and additive in industrial applications. Its high melting point and hydrophobic nature make it valuable in formulations requiring thickening and stability.

Reference

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