Behenic Acid

Description

Behenic Acid is identified by CAS 112-85-6, molecular formula C22H44O2 and molecular weight 340.33 g/mol. UNII H390488X0A; ChEBI 28941; InChIKey UKMSUNONTOPOIO-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 306 °C at 60 mm Hg; Melting Point: 79.95 °C; Melting Point: 81 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	112-85-6
PubChem CID	8215
Molecular formula	C22H44O2
Molecular weight	340.33 g/mol
IUPAC name	docosanoic acid
InChIKey	UKMSUNONTOPOIO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
UNII (FDA)	H390488X0A
ChEBI ID	CHEBI:28941

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	340.6
XLogP3	9.6
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	20
Exact Mass	340.334130642
Monoisotopic Mass	340.334130642
Topological Polar Surface Area	37.3
Heavy Atom Count	24
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	306 °C at 60 mm Hg
Melting Point	79.95 °C
Melting Point	81 °C
Solubility	1.6e-05 mg/mL
Density	0.8221 at 100 °C/4 °C
Vapor Pressure	0.00000007 [mmHg]
LogP	9.910
Other Experimental Properties	mp 54 °C /Methyl ester/
Other Experimental Properties	mp 111-112 °C /Amide/
Formulations/Preparations	Grades: Technical, 99%

Physical description & handling notes

• Other Solid; Large Crystals; Liquid; Other Solid; Liquid
• White to cream or yellow solid; [CHEMINFO] White crystalline powder; [MSDSonline]
• Solid
• Waxy solid
• Needles
• 0.102 g are sol in 100 g of 90% ethanol at 17 °C;0.218 g are sol in 100 ml of 91.5% ethanol at 25 °C; 0.116 g are sol in 100 ml of 86.2% ethanol at 25 °C; 0.011 g are sol in 100 ml of 63.07% ethanol at 25 °C; 0.1922 g are sol in 100 g of ether at 16 °C

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	Use in margarine, shortening, and food products that require the use of semi-solid and solid fats as a texturi Scientific procedures FDA has no questions Thixo Limited CIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Behenic Acid) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) CIR / INCI: Emulsifying
GHS notification summary	97.4% (185 / 190)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	97.4% (185 / 190)

Documented Uses

• Used in cosmetics, waxes, plasticizers, stabilizers and as a chemical intermediate; [HSDB] Used in lubricating oils and to retard solvent evaporation in paint removers; A minor constituent of most seed fats, animal milk fats, and marine animal oils; [Merck Index]
• 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
• CHEM INT FOR LITHIUM DOCOSANOATE (LITHIUM BEHENATE)
• CHEM INT FOR SILVER DOCOSANOATE (SILVER BEHENATE)
• For more Uses (Complete) data for DOCOSANOIC ACID (7 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

Synonyms

Docosanoic acid; Behenic acid; 112-85-6; 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; H390488X0A

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Behenic Acid?

CAS 112-85-6; molecular formula C22H44O2; molecular weight 340.33 g/mol.

What other names is Behenic Acid known by?

Docosanoic acid, Behenic acid, 112-85-6, N-DOCOSANOIC ACID, 1-Docosanoic acid, Hydrofol Acid 560.

What is the regulatory status of Behenic Acid?

Documented regulatory listings: Use in margarine, shortening, and food products that require the use of semi-solid and solid fats as a texturi; Scientific procedures; FDA has no questions.

Is Behenic Acid classified as hazardous?

97.4% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (185 of 190).

What are the key physical properties of Behenic Acid?

Boiling Point: 306 °C at 60 mm Hg; Melting Point: 79.95 °C; Melting Point: 81 °C; Solubility: 1.6e-05 mg/mL.

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