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Ethyl behenate

Also known as Ethyl docosanoate, Behenic acid ethyl ester, Docosanoic acid, ethyl ester

CAS 5908-87-2Formula C24H48O2Molar mass 368.65 g/molEC 227-616-4
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Ethyl behenate chemical structure, C24H48O2, CAS 5908-87-2
2D chemical structure

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All properties
CAS number
5908-87-2
Formula
C24H48O2
Molar mass
368.65 g/mol
EC number
227-616-4
HS code
291590
Category
Emollients

What is Ethyl behenate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Ethyl docosenyl is a fatty acid ester.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
ethyl docosanoate
CAS number
5908-87-2 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
227-616-4
Molecular formula
C24H48O2
UNII
P3XW559OLD
MDL number
MFCD00056275
INCI name
ETHYL BEHENATE
InChIKey
JIZCYLOUIAIZHQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C24H48O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24(25)26-4-2/h3-23H2,1-2H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC

Synonyms

  • Ethyl docosanoate
  • Behenic acid ethyl ester
  • Docosanoic acid, ethyl ester
  • docosanoic acid ethyl ester
  • ethyl docosenyl
  • Behenic Acid Ethyl Ester (>90%)
  • behenicacidethylestercrystalline
  • Ethyl docosanoate #
  • Docosanoic acid-ethyl ester
  • Ethyl Acetate Impurity 51
  • QSPL 172
  • Ethyl behenate@10 mg/mL in Hexane
  • WE(2:0/22:0), Ethyl behenate
  • SFE 2:0/22:0
  • C 13057820 Docosanoic acid-ethyl ester
  • WE(2:0/22:0)

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
368.65 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
368.3654 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
8.37calc.
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
21calc.
Heavy atoms
26calc.
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

Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name ETHYL BEHENATE(skin conditioning - emollient, film forming, hair conditioning)

Cosmetic functions

  • Film forming
  • Hair conditioning
  • Skin conditioning - emollient

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Health and food

  • EU cosmetic ingredient inventory

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Ethyl behenate is traded under.

HS 2915.90Indicative HS code

Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and halogenated…

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 Ethyl behenate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Ethyl behenate, based on the data on this page

What is Ethyl behenate?

Ethyl docosenyl is a fatty acid ester.

What is the CAS number of Ethyl behenate?

The CAS registry number of Ethyl behenate is 5908-87-2.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Ethyl behenate?

The molecular formula of Ethyl behenate is C24H48O2 and its molar mass is 368.65 g/mol.

What is Ethyl behenate used for?

Known uses and roles of Ethyl behenate include emollients in cosmetics and personal care, thickeners in cosmetics and personal care, hair conditioning agents in cosmetics and personal care, film forming, hair conditioning and 1 more.

Is Ethyl behenate hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Ethyl behenate 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 Ethyl behenate?

Ethyl behenate is usually classified under HS code 291590 (Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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