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CAS 112-85-6

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Behenic Acid

Description:
Behenic acid, also known as docosanoic acid, is a long-chain saturated fatty acid with the chemical formula C22H44O2. It is characterized by a straight-chain structure consisting of 22 carbon atoms and a carboxylic acid functional group at one end. Behenic acid is typically a white, waxy solid at room temperature and has a melting point that allows it to remain solid in various environmental conditions. It is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether. This fatty acid is commonly derived from natural sources, including various vegetable oils, particularly from the seeds of the Moringa tree and other plants. Behenic acid is utilized in various applications, including cosmetics, personal care products, and as an emulsifier in food and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, it serves as a lubricant and a surfactant in industrial applications. Its long carbon chain contributes to its hydrophobic properties, making it valuable in formulations requiring stability and texture.
Formula:C22H44O2
InChI:InChI=1/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)
InChI key:InChIKey=UKMSUNONTOPOIO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C(CCCCCCCCCCCCCC)CCCCCCC(O)=O
Synonyms:
  • 1-Docosanoic acid
  • 1-Docosanoicacid
  • Acide docosanoique
  • Acido Docosanoico
  • B 95
  • B 95 (acid)
  • B95
  • B95(acid)
  • Behenic
  • Behensaeure
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