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Behenic Acid (Docosanoic Acid)

CAS 112-85-6 · Formula C22H44O2 · MW 340.6 g/mol

A long-chain C22 fatty acid for emulsification, lubrication, and intermediate synthesis. Established uses include cosmetic emulsifiers and emollients, waxes, plasticizers and stabilizers, lubricating oils, and service as a chemical intermediate; the behenamide derivative is used as an antifoam in detergent manufacture.

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CAS Number
112-85-6
Formula
C22H44O2
Molecular Weight
340.6 g/mol
Material Family
Acids & Salts
At a Glance
Material Family
Acids & Salts
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Cleaning / Degreasing · Surfactancy
Functional Roles
Cleaning / Degreasing Surfactancy Color / Pigmentation Emolliency Conditioning
INCI Name
BEHENIC ACID
CosIng Functions
CLEANSINGOPACIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Industries Served
Beauty & Personal Care
Applications & Use Cases
  • ▸ Cosmetics: emulsifying agent and emollient in personal-care formulations
  • ▸ Lubricants: component of lubricating oils and a solvent-evaporation retarder in paint removers
  • ▸ Plastics: plasticizer and stabilizer feedstock
  • ▸ Chemical intermediate: precursor for behenate salts and derivatives
  • ▸ Detergents: behenamide derivative as antifoam
Physical Properties
Melting Point
79.95 °C
Boiling Point
306 °C at 60 mm Hg
Density
0.8221 at 100 °C/4 °C
Solubility
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
Vapor Pressure
0.00000007
Safety & Handling
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Chemical Identity
CAS Number
112-85-6
Molecular Formula
C22H44O2
Molecular Weight
340.6 g/mol
IUPAC Name
docosanoic acid
INCI Name
BEHENIC ACID
PubChem CID
8215
InChI Key
UKMSUNONTOPOIO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
Docosanoic acid Behenic acid N-DOCOSANOIC ACID 1-Docosanoic acid Hydrofol Acid 560 Hydrofol 2022-55 Glycon B-70 Docosoic acid Hystrene 5522 Hystrene 9022 Glycon B 70 Prifrac 2989 Edenor C 22-85R ORISTAR BA CRODACID B C22:0
Full Description

Behenic Acid (docosanoic acid, CAS 112-85-6) is a C22 saturated fatty acid supplied as an 85% bead. Established uses include cosmetic emulsifiers and emollients, waxes, plasticizers and stabilizers, lubricating oils, and service as a chemical intermediate; the behenamide derivative is used as an antifoam in detergent manufacture. Supplied in bulk for industrial and personal-care formulation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is behenic acid used for?

Behenic Acid (docosanoic acid, CAS 112-85-6) is a C22 saturated fatty acid supplied as an 85% bead. Established uses include cosmetic emulsifiers and emollients, waxes, plasticizers and stabilizers, and lubricating oils, plus service as a chemical intermediate; the behenamide derivative is used as an antifoam in detergent manufacture. RawSource supplies it in bulk.

What is another name for behenic acid?

Behenic acid is also known as docosanoic acid, reflecting its C22 saturated straight-chain structure. CAS is 112-85-6 and the formula is C22H44O2. RawSource provides full identity documentation with each order.

What is behenic acid used for in skin care?

In personal-care formulation, behenic acid functions as an emulsifying agent and emollient, and contributes structure and body to creams and lotions as a C22 fatty acid. It is supplied as an 85% bead for ease of handling. RawSource supplies cosmetic-applicable grades in bulk.

What is the CAS number and formula for behenic acid?

Behenic acid carries CAS 112-85-6 and molecular formula C22H44O2; the 85% bead grade is classified under HS 382319. It is a C22 saturated fatty acid. RawSource provides identity and specification documentation with each bulk shipment.

How is bulk behenic acid 85% bead packaged and priced?

RawSource supplies behenic acid 85% bead in bulk for cosmetic, lubricant, plastics, and intermediate applications, typically in bags or sacks. Pricing is quote-based and depends on volume and delivery terms. Submit a bulk RFQ with your target quantity and specification for current pricing and lead time.

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