Chemical Name: Behenic Acid
CAS No.: 112-85-6
Molecular Formula: C22H44O2
Molecular weight: 340.58
Appearance: Colorless needle like crystals or waxy solids
Assay: 85%min, 90%min
Behenic acid CAS 112-85-6
Description
Quick Details
Chemical Name: Behenic Acid; Docosanoic acid; 1-Docosanoic acid
CAS No.: 112-85-6
Molecular Formula: C22H44O2
Chemical Structure:
Molecular weight: 340.58
Appearance: Colorless needle like crystals or waxy solids
Assay: 85%min; 90%min
Typical Properties
| Item | Standard | Results |
| Assay | ≥85% | 86.5% |
| Acid value (KOH mg/g) | 157-170 | 162.5 |
| Iodine value (g/100g) | ≤2.0% | 1.8% |
| Color (Hazen) | ≤250 | 180 |
| Titer (℃) | 72-80 | 76.1 |
| Conclusion | The results conform to enterprise standard. | |
Usage
Cosmetics and Personal Care: Used as an emulsifier, thickener, and emollient. It imparts smoothing properties to hair conditioners and body creams, helps improve product texture and consistency, and also provides moisturizing effects.
Industry and Pharmaceuticals: Used as a lubricant in lubricating oils, and to improve viscosity in certain coatings and inks. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in ointments and pharmaceutical formulations.
Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: As an important chemical raw material, behenol can be prepared through reduction reactions; behenol is also an important ingredient in cosmetics. Its amide derivatives can be used as defoamers.
Packaging
Packing: 25 kg bag and drum, 1000kg bag
Delivery: by air, by sea, by courier
Storage
Stored in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight.