Behenic Acid

Independent reference data for Behenic Acid (CAS 112-85-6), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

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

Synonyms and trade names

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

Regulatory listings held on file

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)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 97.4% (185 of 190) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 185 of 190 companies (only 2.6% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

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.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.