Behenic acid , ≥80% , 112-85-6

Synonym(s):
Docosanoic acid

CAS NO.：112-85-6

Empirical Formula: C22H44O2

Molecular Weight: 340.58

MDL number: MFCD00002807

EINECS: 204-010-8

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: 72-80 °C(lit.)
• Boiling point: 306°C 60mm
• Density: d4100 0.8221
• vapor pressure: 0Pa at 25℃
• refractive index: nD100 1.4270
• Flash point: 306°C/60mm
• storage temp.: Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
• solubility: chloroform: soluble50mg/mL, clear
• form: Crystalline Powder
• pka: 4.78±0.10(Predicted)
• color: White to slightly yellow
• Odor: faint odor
• Water Solubility: Soluble in DMF (~3 mg/ml), hot methanol, water (0.15 mg/ml at 25°C), chloroform, and ethanol (2.18 mg/ml at 25°C).
• Merck: 14,1023
• BRN: 1792887
• Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents.
• InChIKey: UKMSUNONTOPOIO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• LogP: 4.121-9.91 at 25℃
• CAS DataBase Reference: 112-85-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Docosanoic acid(112-85-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Docosanoic acid (112-85-6)

Description and Uses

Docosanoic acid is a straight-chain, C22, long-chain saturated fatty acid.  It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a straight-chain saturated  fatty acid and a long-chain fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of a behenate.

Docosanoic acid is a long-chain fatty acid,it has the following purposes: Waxes, textiles, pharmaceuticals, emulsifiers, and personal care products, lubricants, esters, chemical synthesis, and specialties.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS07
• Signal word: Warning
• Hazard statements: H315-H319-H335
• Precautionary statements: P261-P280a-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P405-P501a
• Risk Statements: 36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 26-36/37/39-24/25
• WGK Germany: -
• TSCA: Yes
• HS Code: 29159000
• Hazardous Substances Data: 112-85-6(Hazardous Substances Data)