Behenic Acid
(High-Purity C22 Saturated Fatty Acid, Docosanoic Acid)
Chemical Name: Behenic acid
CAS No.: 112-85-6
MF: C22H44O2
MW: 340.58
Molecular structure:
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Behenic acid is a long-chain saturated fatty acid with a C22 carbon backbone. It is widely recognized as a high-performance building block for specialty chemicals, offering superior lubricity and hydrophobicity in formulated products.
Item | Specification |
Appearance | White flake |
C22:0, % | 85.0~100.0 |
Iodine value, gl2/100g | 0~2 |
Acid value, mg KOH/g | 160.0~170.0 |
Melting point, ℃ | 75.0~80.0 |
Apha color, Hazen | 0~100 |
Saponification value, mg KOH/g | 160.0~171.0 |
Used as chemical intermediate for surfactants, emulsifiers, plasticizers, and stabilizers. Applied in cosmetics, textiles, lubricants, and detergent industries.
25kgs/drum.
Being kept in dry, clean warehouse with well ventilation.
Avoid exposing to light and heating.
Protecting the product from leakage, rain and insolation during transportation.
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