Behenic acid
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Product Description
Product
Behenic acid
CAS
112-85-6
Formula
CH3(CH2)20COOH
Synonym
Typical Product Specifications
Unsaponifiable Matter
1.5 MAX
Acid Value, mg KOH/g
160-166
Saponification Value
161-167
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
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
Industry
Functions
Behenic acid
Product Description
Product
Behenic acid
CAS
112-85-6
Formula
CH3(CH2)20COOH
Synonym
Typical Product Specifications
Unsaponifiable Matter
1.5 MAX
Acid Value, mg KOH/g
160-166
Saponification Value
161-167
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
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
Industry
Functions
