Docosanoic acid, also known as behenic 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. This fatty acid is typically found in various natural sources, including certain vegetable oils and animal fats. Its physical properties include being a white, waxy solid at room temperature, with a relatively high melting point due to its long carbon chain. Docosanoic acid is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents, such as ethanol and ether. It is commonly used in the production of surfactants, emulsifiers, and cosmetics, as well as in the food industry as a food additive. Additionally, it has applications in the synthesis of various chemical compounds and materials. The isotopic labeling indicated by "D43" suggests the presence of deuterium, which can be used in research and analytical applications to trace metabolic pathways or study molecular interactions.

DOCOSANOIC-D43 ACID

29823-26-5: Docosanoic acid, also known as behenic 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. This fatty acid is typically found in various natural sources, including certain vegetable oils and animal fats. Its physical properties include being a white, waxy solid at room temperature, with a relatively high melting point due to its long carbon chain. Docosanoic acid is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents, such as ethanol and ether. It is commonly used in the production of surfactants, emulsifiers, and cosmetics, as well as in the food industry as a food additive. Additionally, it has applications in the synthesis of various chemical compounds and materials. The isotopic labeling indicated by "D43" suggests the presence of deuterium, which can be used in research and analytical applications to trace metabolic pathways or study molecular interactions.

Docosanoic acid D43

Docosanoic-d43 Acid

<p>Applications Behenic Acid-d43 is the labelled form of Behenic Acid (B119580) which is used in hair conditioners and moisturizers to give their smoothing properties. Behenic Acid is also used in lubricating oils, as solvent evaporation retarder in paint removers.<br>References Efimenko, S. G., et al.: Maslozhirovaya Promyshlennost, 4, 16 (2012); Cermak, S., et al.: Indust. Crops Prod., 44, 232 (2013);<br></p>

CAS 29823-26-5

DOCOSANOIC-D43 ACID

Docosanoic acid D43

Ref: 48-71-2243

Docosanoic-d43 Acid

Ref: 3U-D4005

Behenic Acid-d43

Ref: TR-B119582