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Sodium behenate

Also known as Sodium docosanoate, Docosanoic acid, sodium salt, Behenic acid, sodium salt

CAS 5331-77-1Formula C22H43NaO2Molar mass 362.57 g/molEC 226-234-5
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Sodium behenate chemical structure, C22H43NaO2, CAS 5331-77-1
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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CAS number
5331-77-1
Formula
C22H43NaO2
Molar mass
362.57 g/mol
Physical form
Liquid
HS code
291590
Category
Soaps and metal soaps
Illustrative photo, 200 litre steel drums of liquid in a chemical plant
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What is Sodium behenate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Sodium behenate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C22H43NaO2 and a molar mass of 362.57 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 5331-77-1. The IUPAC name is sodium docosanoate.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
sodium docosanoate
CAS number
5331-77-1 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
226-234-5
Molecular formula
C22H43NaO2
UNII
H4W8BMK72F
MDL number
MFCD01746200
INCI name
SODIUM BEHENATE
InChIKey
CVYDEWKUJFCYJO-UHFFFAOYSA-M
InChI
InChI=1S/C22H44O2.Na/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-].[Na+]

Synonyms

  • Sodium docosanoate
  • Docosanoic acid, sodium salt
  • Behenic acid, sodium salt
  • sodium, docosanoate
  • behenic acid sodium salt
  • Sodiumdocosanoate
  • Docosanoic acid, sodium salt (1:1)
  • C22H43NaO2

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
Liquidexp.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
362.57 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
362.3161 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: Lubricating agent.

Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name SODIUM BEHENATE(cleansing)

Functional uses

  • Cleaning agent

Cosmetic functions

  • 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

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

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

Frequently asked questions

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

What is Sodium behenate?

Sodium behenate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C22H43NaO2 and a molar mass of 362.57 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 5331-77-1. The IUPAC name is sodium docosanoate.

What is the CAS number of Sodium behenate?

The CAS registry number of Sodium behenate is 5331-77-1.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Sodium behenate?

The molecular formula of Sodium behenate is C22H43NaO2 and its molar mass is 362.57 g/mol.

What is Sodium behenate used for?

Industrial uses: Lubricating agent.

Is Sodium behenate hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Sodium 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 Sodium behenate?

Sodium 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.

Where can I buy Sodium behenate?

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