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Potassium behenate

Also known as Potassium docosanoate, Docosanoic acid, potassium salt (1:1), Behenic acid, potassium salt

CAS 7211-53-2Formula C22H43KO2Molar mass 378.68 g/molEC 230-592-8
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Potassium behenate chemical structure, C22H43KO2, CAS 7211-53-2
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
CAS number
7211-53-2
Formula
C22H43KO2
Molar mass
378.68 g/mol
Physical form
Powder
HS code
291590
Category
Soaps and metal soaps
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What is Potassium behenate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Potassium behenate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C22H43KO2 and a molar mass of 378.68 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 7211-53-2. The IUPAC name is potassium docosanoate.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
potassium docosanoate
CAS number
7211-53-2 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
230-592-8
Molecular formula
C22H43KO2
UNII
0L63G4O6NV
INCI name
POTASSIUM BEHENATE
InChIKey
FYFUQDOEHQSBFN-UHFFFAOYSA-M
InChI
InChI=1S/C22H44O2.K/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);/q;+1/p-1
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[K+]

Synonyms

  • Potassium docosanoate
  • Docosanoic acid, potassium salt (1:1)
  • Behenic acid, potassium salt
  • Docosanoic acid, potassium salt

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

Physical form
Powderexp.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
378.68 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
378.29 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
3.56calc.
Topological polar surface area
40.13 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
20calc.
Heavy atoms
25calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.96calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Components
2calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)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

Industrial uses: Anti-adhesive/cohesive.

Consumer uses: Anti-adhesive/cohesive.

Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name POTASSIUM BEHENATE(cleansing, surfactant - cleansing)

Functional uses

  • Cleaning agent
  • Surfactant (surface active agent)

Cosmetic functions

  • Cleansing
  • Surfactant - cleansing

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Health and food

  • EU cosmetic ingredient inventory

United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce, Regulatory flags: Added by a premanufacture notice

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Potassium 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 Potassium behenate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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

What is Potassium behenate?

Potassium behenate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C22H43KO2 and a molar mass of 378.68 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 7211-53-2. The IUPAC name is potassium docosanoate.

What is the CAS number of Potassium behenate?

The CAS registry number of Potassium behenate is 7211-53-2.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Potassium behenate?

The molecular formula of Potassium behenate is C22H43KO2 and its molar mass is 378.68 g/mol.

What is Potassium behenate used for?

Industrial uses: Anti-adhesive/cohesive. Consumer uses: Anti-adhesive/cohesive.

Is Potassium behenate hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Potassium 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 Potassium behenate?

Potassium 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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