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BEHENIC ACID

CAS NUMBER: 112-85-6

EC NUMBER: 204-010-8

MOLECULAR FORMULA: CH3(CH2)20COOH

MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 340.58

 

Behenic acid is a carboxylic acid, the saturated fatty acid with formula C21H43COOH. 
In appearance, Behenic acid consists of white solid although impure samples appear yellowish.

At 9%, Behenic acid is a major component of ben oil, which is extracted from the seeds of the drumstick tree. 
Behenic acid is so named from the Persian month Bahman, when the roots of this tree were harvested.

Behenic acid is also present in some other oils and oil-bearing plants, including rapeseed (canola) and peanut oil and skins. 
Behenic acid is estimated that one ton of peanut skins contains 13 pounds (5.9 kg) of behenic acid.

As a dietary oil, behenic acid is poorly absorbed. 
In spite of Behenic acids low bioavailability compared with oleic acid, behenic acid is a cholesterol-raising saturated fatty acid in humans.

Docosanoic acid is a straight-chain, C22, long-chain saturated fatty acid. 
Behenic acid has a role as a plant metabolite. 

Behenic acid is a straight-chain saturated fatty acid and a long-chain fatty acid. 
Behenic acid is a conjugate acid of a behenate.

Behenic Acid is a saturated very long-chain fatty acid with a 22-carbon backbone. Behenic acid is a major component of ben oil, extracted from the seeds of the moringa tree.
Behenic acid is a natural product found in Hypericum olympicum, Pinus pumila, and other organisms with data available.

Behenic acid (22 carbon atoms) is a major component of Ben oil, also known as behen oil or Moringa oil, which is extracted from the seeds of Moringa oleifera and is used in cosmetics.
The name “behenic” derives from the Persian mount Bahman, where the seeds of this tree were harvested.

Behenic acid is a saturated fatty acid (no double bond so in shorthand 22:0) member sub-group called very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA), from 20 carbon atoms onwards.
In purified form Behenic acid is a white to yellowish waxy solid, with melting point at 79.95 °C (175.91 °F; 353.1 K) and boiling point at 306 °C (582.8 °F; 579.15 K) at 60 mm Hg.

Behenic acid is often used to give hair conditioners and moisturizers their smoothing properties.
Behenic acid occurs in small quantities, as ester of glycerol, only in some fats and oils.

Behenic acid is not found in fresh red and white meat.
Behenic acid is absent in processed and preserved meats, except some kinds of ham, where it is found in very small quantities, such as in San Daniele ham, 0.01 g/100 g of edible portion, or in trace, such as in Parma ham.

Behenic acid is absent in milk and dairy products, including butter.
Behenic acid is present in very small amounts only in belly of tuna in brine, 0.01 g/100 g of edible portion.

Behenic acid is not found in cereals and cereal products.
Behenic acid is absent in fruit, even in dried oily ones.

Behenic acid is not found in fresh and dried legumes, but Behenic acid is present in small amounts in soy meal, 0.02 g/100g of edible portion.
Behenic acid is a saturated fatty acid that is derived from the oil extracts of plants and used as a component of conditioning agents. 

Behenic acid is also a part of a novel complex of lipophilic ingredients developed for the treatment of dry skin.
Behenic acid was used to investigate the phase behavior of long-chain acids in supercritical propane. 

Behenic acid was also used in fabrication of metallic Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) films.
Behenic acid, also docosanoic acid, is a normal carboxylic acid, a fatty acid with formula C21H43COOH. 

Behenic acid is an important constituent of the behen oil extracted from the seeds of the Ben-oil tree.
Behenic acid, also known as docosonoic acid, is a long-chain fatty acid that has a 22-carbon backbone and the molecular formula C22H44O2. 

Behenic acid is a major component of ben oil, which comes from the seeds of the moringa tree. 
Other plants also contain this naturally occurring compound at lower concentrations. 

The behenic acid production process involves extracting and distilling the plant oils.
Like other fatty acids, behenic acid has excellent lubricating and emulsifying properties. 

Manufacturers across industries use this lipophilic compound as an opacifying agent, emulsifying agent, lubricating and conditioning agent and surfactant. 
The versatility of behenic acid makes it ideal for both consumer and industrial applications.

Behenic acid comes in a powdered crystal form that ranges in color from white to cream.
Behenic acid, also docosanoic acid, is a normal carboxylic acid, a fatty acid with formula C21H43COOH. 

In appearance, Behenic acid consists of white to cream color crystals or powder with a melting point of 74-78°C and boiling point of 306°C.
At 9%, Behenic acid is a major component of Ben oil (or behen oil), which is extracted from the seeds of the Ben-oil tree. 

Behenic acid is so named from the Persian month Bahman when the roots of this tree were harvested.
Behenic acid is also present in some other oils and oil-bearing plants, including rapeseed and peanut oil and skins. 

Behenic acid is estimated that one ton of peanut skins contains 13 pounds of behenic acid. 
Commercially, behenic acid is often used to give hair conditioners and moisturizers their smoothing properties.

Behenic acid is poorly absorbed. In spite of its low bioavailability compared with oleic acid, behenic acid is a cholesterol-raising fatty acid in humans.
Behenic Acid is a vegetable based, non-animal derived fatty acid used in various cosmetic products. 

Behenic Acid typically functions as a conditioning agent, thickening agent, surfactant, or opacifier. 
Behenic Acid can be used in hair shampoos and conditioners, deodorants, facial cleansers and moisturizers, styling gels, and eye liner.

Behenic Acid is a fatty acid.
Behenic Acid is often used to give hair conditioners and moisturizers their smoothing properties. 

Behenic acid is also used in lubricating oils, and as a solvent evaporation retarder in paint removers. 
Behenic acids amide is used as an anti-foaming agent in detergents, floor polishes and dripless candles. 

Reduction of behenic acid yields Behenic acid.
Behenic acid is a long-chain fatty acid,it has the following purposes: Waxes, textiles, pharmaceuticals, emulsifiers, and personal care products, lubricants, esters, chemical synthesis, and specialties.

Behenic acid is used to give hair conditioners and moisturizers their smoothing properties. 
Behenic acid is also used to investigate the phase behavior of long-chain acids in supercritical propane.

Behenic acid is a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid. 
Behenic acid occurs at high concentrations mainly in the seeds of species of the Brassicaceae (e.g. rape seed or mustard seed, and seeds from vegetable crops such as kales, cabbages and turnips).

Behenic acid oils are used either directly as lubricants (e.g. in the manufacture of rubber additives) or in formulations. 
They are used as spinning lubricants in the textile, steel, and shipping industries; as cutting, metal-forming, rolling, fabricating, and drilling oils; and as marine lubes. 

Behenic acid can also be oxidatively cleaved to brassylic acid for use in the production of polyesters. 
The oxidative cleavage of Behenic acid can be performed via ozonolysis or by reaction with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of an inorganic oxide catalyst. 

Behenic acid can be used to prepare useful nitrogen derivatives: behenyl amine is used in a corrosion inhibitor; disubstituted amides are effective plasticizers and erucamide is an excellent slip and antiblocking agent for plastic films.
Behenic acid has many of the same uses as mineral oils, but Behenic acid is more readily biodegradable than some. 

Behenic acid has limited ability to polymerize and dry for use in oil paints. 
Like other fatty acids, it can be converted into surfactants or lubricants, and can be used as a precursor to bio-diesel fuel.

Derivatives of Behenic acid have many further uses, such as Behenic acid ( CH3(CH2)21OH ), a pour point depressant (enabling liquids to flow at a lower temperature), and silver behenate, for use in photography. 
Behenic acid is also used as an ingredient in appetite suppressants.

Behenic acid is a long-chain alcohol that acts as an inhibitor of fatty acid oxidation in the heart. 
Behenic acid originates in rapeseed plants, and is the major fatty acid constituent of rapeseed plant oil extracts and canola oil.

Behenic acid, also known as docosanol, is a large fatty straight-chain alcohol. 
In cosmetic and skin care formulations, Behenic acid is used as an opacifying ingredient, thickener, and emulsifier. 

As an opacifying agent, Behenic acid is used to reduce the clear or transparent appearance of cosmetic products. 
Behenic acids thickening property allows products to achieve a more desirable, spreadable texture. 

Behenic acid also works as an emulsifier to prevent the oil and water phases of a product from separating. 
This works to improve the consistency of a product, which enables an even distribution of topical skincare benefits.

Behenic acid helps the skin to retain moisture, improving the hydrated look of the skin. 
Behenic acid also has many benefits to the texture and sensory feel of products.

Behenic acid is a fatty alcohol (the non-drying type with a long oil loving chain of 22 carbon atoms) that is used to increase the viscosity of the formula and it also helps the oily and the watery parts to stay nicely mixed together.
Behenic acid can also serve as a co-emulsifier in some formulations. 

Behenic acid will produce elegant emulsions and impart a soft, velvety feel to the skin. 
Behenic acid can be used in water-in-oil emulsions, oil-in-water emulsions, and anhydrous formulations cream, lotion, ointment, body butter, salt scrubs.

Behenic acid is a plant-based emulsifier and thickening agent. 
Behenic acid is considered a fatty alcohol which is by far the best type of alcohol for skin care and cosmetics. 

This is because it acts as both an emulsifier and emollient, but more on that below.
As an emulsifier, Behenic acid, holds the water and oils together in cosmetics. 

Behenic acid is typically made from the fats in vegetable oils.
However, the greatest thing about fatty alcohols is they aren't drying or irritating on your skin, as some other alcohols might be. 

Instead, because of the "fatty" part of the molecule, they also act as an emollient. 
This means that they protect your skin and keep the moisture in your skin.

Behenic acid is actually a really common ingredient, and unfortunately can be made synthetically as well. 
Behenic acid is important to look out for natural Behenic acid in your products, but all in all, this is one of the best fatty alcohols and is healthy for your skin.

Behenic acid is a saturated fatty alcohol containing 22 carbon atoms, used traditionally as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener in cosmetics, and nutritional supplement (as an individual entity and also as a constituent of policosanol).
Behenic acid is a natural fatty alcohol in the form of a white, waxy solid. 

Behenic acid is an emulsifier that also keeps the oil and liquid parts of a solution from separating. 
Other functions of Behenic acid include altering the thickness of a liquid, increasing foaming capacity, and stabilizing foams. 

When applied to the skin, Behenic acid gives it a smooth feel and helps prevent moisture loss. 
Many products incorporate this ingredient because of its unique sensory properties and non-greasy feel after application. 

Behenic acid is mainly used in face/body lotions and creams, but can also be found in deodorant, lipstick and foundation.
Behenic acid is a saturated fatty alcohol of vegetable origin, used to regulate viscosity in formulations. 

Behenic acid acts as a thickener and stabilizer and can be used as a co-emulsifier. 
Behenic acid can be used in water-in-oil emulsions, oil-in-water emulsions and anhydrous formulations such as ointments, body butters and peelings. 

Behenic acid produces elegant emulsions and gives the skin a soft, velvety feel.
Behenic acid is a white, waxy pellets and functions as a thickener, binding agent, solubilizer and gellant. 

Our Behenic acid is produced from Vegetable sources from Non-GMO plants. 
Behenic acid can be used in color cosmetics, sunscreens, skin and hair care. 
 
Behenic acid can also be used in anhydrous formulations such as scrubs and butters.
Behenic acid, also known as docasanol, is a saturated fatty alcohol that is traditionally used as an emulsifier, emollient, and as a thickener in nutritional supplements and cosmetics. 

Behenic acid is also used to thicken or neutralize formulations. 
In recent times, Behenic acid has been approved as an antiviral agent by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 

Behenic acid is effective in reducing cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus. 
Behenic acid with the purity level of approximately 70% is used widely. 

Behenic acid with the purity level of more than 80% is seldom used. 
Behenic acid accounts for a minimal share of the total market for fatty alcohols.

 


USES:

Commercially, behenic acid is often used to give hair conditioners and moisturizers their smoothing properties.
Behenic acid is also used in lubricating oils, and as a solvent evaporation retarder in paint removers. 

Behenic acids amide is used as an anti-foaming agent in detergents, floor polishes and dripless candles. 
Reduction of behenic acid yields Behenic acid.

Behenic acid is a natural product with one of the highest concentrations of behenic acid, and is used in hair conditioners.
Behenic acid creates a protective barrier and helps return moisture to the skin. 

Behenic acid makes it an effective ingredient in skin care products that aim to soothe 
Lotions, moisturizers and hydrating cleansers may all contain behenic acid.

The hydrating nature of behenic acid makes Behenic acid a popular ingredient in hair care products. 
Behenic acid gives smoothing properties to hair conditioners, color protectors, detanglers, revitalizing shampoos and other hair care products aimed at hydration and damage repair.
Behenic acid provides effective lubricating oils, cleaning agents and anti-foaming agents in industrial processes.

 


USAGE:

-Hair conditioner

-moisture-retaining component

-lubricant 

-emollient

-protective function 
reduces foaming

 


PROPERTIES:

-Molecular weight: 340.58356 g/mol

-Molecular formula: C22H44O2

-IUPAC name: docosanoic acid

-CAS registry number: 112-85-6

 


CHARACTERISTICS:

-assay: 99%

-mp: 72-80 °C (lit.)

-solubility: chloroform: soluble 50 mg/mL, clear, hexane: soluble

-SMILES string: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O

-InChI: 1S/C22H44O2/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)

-InChI key: UKMSUNONTOPOIO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

 


FUNCTION:

-opacifying agent

-surfactant - cleansing agentsurfactant-cleansing agent is included as a function for the soap form of behenic acid 

-cleansing

-emulsifying

-opacifying and surfactant

 


STORAGE:

Store in cool place. 
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. 

Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents and bases. 
Store at room temperature.

 


SYNONYM:

112-85-6
1-Docosanoic acid
N-DOCOSANOIC ACID
Hydrofol Acid 560
Docosoic acid
Hydrofol 2022-55
Glycon B-70
UNII-H390488X0A
CHEBI:28941
MFCD00002807
H390488X0A
C22:0
HSDB 5578
EINECS 204-010-8
NSC 32364
Behensaeure
Docosansaeure
Dokosansaeure
Docosanic acid
n-Docosanoate
AI3-52709
1-Docosanoate
docosanoyl alcohol
Behenic Acid 85%
Hystrene 5522
Hystrene 9022
Glycon B 70
Behenic acid, 99%
Prifrac 2989
Prifac 2987
Behenic Acid, Technical
Edenor C 22-85R
ACMC-1BX7Y
EC 204-010-8
SCHEMBL6579
EXL 5
Behenic acid; Docosanoic acid
CH3-[CH2]20-COOH
CHEMBL1173474
DTXSID3026930
AGP-103
Behenic acid, analytical standard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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