Behenic Acid
(High-Purity C22 Saturated Fatty Acid, Docosanoic Acid)
Chemical Name: Behenic acid
CAS No.: 112-85-6
MF: C22H44O2
MW: 340.58
Molecular structure:
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Behenic acid is a long-chain saturated fatty acid with a C22 carbon backbone. It is widely recognized as a high-performance building block for specialty chemicals, offering superior lubricity and hydrophobicity in formulated products.
Item | Specification |
Appearance | White flake |
C22:0, % | 85.0~100.0 |
Iodine value, gl2/100g | 0~2 |
Acid value, mg KOH/g | 160.0~170.0 |
Melting point, ℃ | 75.0~80.0 |
Apha color, Hazen | 0~100 |
Saponification value, mg KOH/g | 160.0~171.0 |
Used as chemical intermediate for surfactants, emulsifiers, plasticizers, and stabilizers. Applied in cosmetics, textiles, lubricants, and detergent industries.
Being kept in dry, clean warehouse with well ventilation.
Avoid exposing to light and heating.
Protecting the product from leakage, rain and insolation during transportation.
储存于阴凉、干燥、通风良好的库房中。避免受光直射,远离火源与热源。
在推荐存储条件下保质期为12个月。