CAS 112-85-6

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
• Behensαure
• Docosanoic
• Docosanoic acid
• Docosansαure
• Edenor C 22-85R
• Edenor C 22-85RGS
• Exl 5
• Glycon B 70
• Hydrofol 2022-55
• Hydrofol Acid 560
• N-Docosanoate
• N-Docosoic acid
• Naa 222S
• Naa 22S
• Nsc 32364
• Prifac 2987
• Prifrac 2989
• n-Docosanoic acid
• Behenic acid
• EXL5
• C22
• CARBOXYLIC ACID C22
• docosoicacid
• EdenorC22-85R
• glyconb-70
• GlyconB70

Behenic acid

CAS: 112-85-6

Behenic acid is a fatty acid that has been used as a fluorescence probe for the detection of water vapor. It has shown to have antibacterial efficacy against bacteria including Acinetobacter baumannii, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Behenic acid is also known to inhibit the synthesis of fatty acids in rat liver microsomes and to have biological properties such as the ability to induce hepatic steatosis. This fatty acid is found in some lichens and can be purified from them using an analytical method involving constant-pressure liquid chromatography. Behenic acid is also found in behen oil, which is produced by pressing nuts from the seed of the beech tree.

Formula: C₂₂H₄₄O₂

Purity: Min. 83 Area-%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 340.58 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FB15647