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Docosanoic acid

SKU 90037970 CAS 112-85-6 Available on enquiry

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Docosanoic acid, also known as behenic acid, is a long-chain saturated fatty acid primarily used in the formulation of cosmetics, lubricants, and chemical intermediates. This product has the CAS number 112-85-6 and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies Docosanoic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 90037970
CAS Number: 112-85-6
IUPAC Name: docosanoic acid
EC Number: 204-010-8
Exact Mass: 340.3341
SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
InChIKey: UKMSUNONTOPOIO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: 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)
PubChem CID: 8215

Synonyms

1-Docosanoic acid
Behenic acid
Docosoic acid
Edenor C 22-85R
Glycon B-70
Hydrofol 2022-55
Hydrofol Acid 560
Hystrene 5522
Hystrene 9022
N-DOCOSANOIC ACID

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Appearance: Waxy solid
Melting Point: 79.95 °C
Boiling Point: 306 °C at 60 mmHg
Water Solubility: 160 mg/L, temp not specified
Solubility (other solvents): Slightly soluble in water, ethanol, ethyl ether
Vapour Pressure: 0.00000007 mmHg
Refractive Index: 1.4270

Source: PubChem CID 8215 (HSDB, Haz-Map)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Docosanoic acid used for?

Docosanoic acid, also known as behenic acid, is primarily used as a conditioning agent in cosmetics, a lubricant in industrial applications, and as a precursor in the synthesis of various chemical derivatives.

What are the chemical formula and molecular weight of Docosanoic acid?

The chemical formula for Docosanoic acid is C22H44O2, and it has a molecular weight of 340.58 g/mol.

How should Docosanoic acid be stored?

It should be stored in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container, away from incompatible substances such as strong oxidizing agents.

What grade of Docosanoic acid is available?

Please contact our sales team or check the product page on our website for the specific purity and grade currently in stock.

Can Molekula supply Docosanoic acid in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply Docosanoic acid in various quantities, ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.

What documentation comes with the order?

Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure full regulatory compliance and product transparency.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.