Behenic acid
Product Description
| Product | Behenic acid |
| CAS | 112-85-6 |
| Formula | CH3(CH2)20COOH |
| Synonym | Docosanoic acid, Docosanoic acid |
Typical Product Specifications
| C 18 | 2.0 Max |
| Color, APHA; ASTM D 1209 | 5.25" Lovibond Color Yellow 4.0 Max5.25" l |
| C22 | 92-95 |
| C 20 | 5.0 Max |
| C24 | 3.0 Max |
| Iodine Value | 2.0 MAX |
| Unsaponifiable Matter | 1.5 MAX |
| Acid Value, mg KOH/g | 160-166 |
| Saponification Value | 161-167 |
| Titer,°C | 75-79 |
| Color | colorless waxy solid |
| Refractive Index | 1.4270 (100 c) |
| Melting Point | 80 c |
| Odor | faint odor |
| Molecular weight | 340.57 |
| Specific gravity | 0.8221 (1004 c) |
| Boiling Point | 306 c (60 mm), 265 c (15 mm) |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | Uses: Cosmetics; waxes; plasticizers; chemicals; stabilizers; lubricating oils; lubricant for plastics processing; pharmaceutical opacifier, lubricant, emulsifier Use: CLEANSING, EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT |
| Class | Oleochemicals: Fatty Acids, Fatty Alcohol & more, Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly |
| Function | Humectants & Emollients |
| Industry | Cosmetic, Nutrition, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Resin & Coating |
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