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Docosanoic acid

Also known as Behenic acid, n-Docosanoic acid, 1-Docosanoic acid

CAS 112-85-6Formula C22H44O2Molar mass 340.59 g/molEC 204-010-8
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Docosanoic acid chemical structure, C22H44O2, CAS 112-85-6
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
Appearance
Waxy solid
Melting point
80 ยฐC
Boiling point
306 ยฐC
Density
0.8221 at 100 ยฐC/4 ยฐC
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water, ethanol, ethyl ether
HS code
291590
Category
Emulsifiers
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What is Docosanoic acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

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

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
docosanoic acid
CAS number
112-85-6 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
204-010-8
Molecular formula
C22H44O2
UNII
H390488X0A
MDL number
MFCD00002807
INCI name
BEHENIC ACID
InChIKey
UKMSUNONTOPOIO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C22H44O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22(23)24/h2-21H2,1H3,(H,23,24)
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O

Synonyms

  • Behenic acid
  • n-Docosanoic acid
  • 1-Docosanoic acid
  • Hydrofol Acid 560
  • Hydrofol 2022-55
  • Glycon B-70
  • Docosoic acid
  • Edenor C 22-85R
  • Hystrene 5522
  • Hystrene 9022
  • Glycon B 70
  • Prifrac 2989
  • Crodacid b
  • Oristar ba
  • Prifrac 2987
  • NAA 22S
  • NAA 222S
  • fatty acid 22:0
  • Dokosansaeure
  • n-Docosanoate
  • Behenic acid, 99%
  • FA 22:0
  • CH3-[CH2]20-COOH
  • BehensI<<ure
  • Docosanoic acid (Chunks or pellets or flakes)
Show all 37 synonyms
  • Docosanoic acid-2,2-D2
  • Behensaeure
  • Docosansaeure
  • Docosanic acid
  • 1-Docosanoate
  • docosanoyl alcohol
  • Prifac 2987
  • Behenic Acid, Technical
  • Succinyl CoA sodium salt
  • Docosanoic acid, ?99%
  • Saturated fatty acid C22
  • Behenic acid, reag

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Appearance
Waxy solidexp.
Melting point
80 ยฐCexp.
Boiling point
306 ยฐCexp.
Density
0.8221 at 100 ยฐC/4 ยฐCexp.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water, ethanol, ethyl etherexp.

Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.

Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
340.59 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
340.3341 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
7.89calc.
Topological polar surface area
37.3 ร…ยฒcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1calc.
Rotatable bonds
20calc.
Heavy atoms
24calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.96calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (1 violation)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

In lubricating oils, as solvent evaporation retarder in paint removers. Amide as anti-foam in the manufacture of detergents, in floor polishes, in dripless candles.

Cosmetics, waxes, plasticizers, chemicals, stabilizers.

Chemical intermediate for lithium docosanoate (lithium behenate).

Chemical intermediate for silver docosanoate (silver behenate).

Industrial uses: Monomers, Lubricating agent, Other, Defoamer, Intermediate.

Consumer uses: Lubricating agent, Other.

Use classes: Surfactants, Safer Chemical Classes, Cosmetics.

Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name BEHENIC ACID(cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, opacifying, surfactant - cleansing)

Roles

  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • metabolite
  • plant metabolite

Functional uses

  • Cleaning agent
  • Emulsifier
  • Opacifer
  • Surfactant (surface active agent)

Cosmetic functions

  • Cleansing
  • Opacifying
  • Surfactant - cleansing
  • Surfactant - emulsifying

Pharmacology

Behenic Acid is a saturated very long-chain fatty acid with a 22-carbon backbone. Behenic acid is a major component of ben oil, extracted from the seeds of the moringa tree.

How it is made

Prepn from erucic acid by catalytic reduction

Hydrogenation of rapeseed or fish oil followed by hydrolysis and fractional distillation, hydrogenation of erucic acid (cis-13-docosenoic acid)

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Health and food

  • EU cosmetic ingredient inventory

United States

  • Safer Choice ingredient list (USA)
  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Docosanoic acid is traded under.

HS 2915.90Indicative HS code

Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and halogenatedโ€ฆ

World exports in 2024
$3.42B
+5.6% vs 2023, imports $3.55B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. Indonesia15.9%
  2. Germany13.0%
  3. Malaysia12.4%
Top importers
  1. China14.4%
  2. Netherlands11.7%
  3. United States11.5%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Docosanoic acid is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Docosanoic acid, based on the data on this page

What is Docosanoic acid?

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

What is the CAS number of Docosanoic acid?

The CAS registry number of Docosanoic acid is 112-85-6.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Docosanoic acid?

The molecular formula of Docosanoic acid is C22H44O2 and its molar mass is 340.59 g/mol.

What is Docosanoic acid used for?

In lubricating oils, as solvent evaporation retarder in paint removers. Amide as anti-foam in the manufacture of detergents, in floor polishes, in dripless candles. Cosmetics, waxes, plasticizers, chemicals, stabilizers. Chemical intermediate for lithium docosanoate (lithium behenate).

Is Docosanoic acid hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Docosanoic acid is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Docosanoic acid?

Docosanoic acid is usually classified under HS code 291590 (Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides andโ€ฆ). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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