Docosanoic acid

Synonym(s):Docosanoic acid

CAS NO.：112-85-6
Empirical Formula: C22H44O2
Molecular Weight: 340.58
MDL number: MFCD00002807
EINECS: 204-010-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-12-18 14:07:02

What is Docosanoic acid?

Chemical properties

white to cream crystals or powder

The Uses of Docosanoic acid

Docosanoic 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.

The Uses of Docosanoic acid

behenic acid is a long-chain fatty acid used in product formulations to form a viscous emulsion. It is considered a non-comedogenic raw material.

The Uses of Docosanoic acid

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

What are the applications of Application

Docosanoic acid is used to investigate the phase behavior of long-chain acids in supercritical propane

Definition

ChEBI: A straight-chain, C22, long-chain saturated fatty acid.

General Description

Monomolecular films of stearic and behenic acid were formed on substrates 0.1M in sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate or sodium phosphate and were investigated by IR analysis.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Purification Methods

Crystallise the acid pKEst from ligroin. [Francis & Piper J Am Chem Soc 61 577 1939, Beilstein 2 IV 1290.]

Properties of Docosanoic acid

Melting point:	72-80 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	306°C 60mm
Density	d4100 0.8221
vapor pressure	0Pa at 25℃
refractive index	nD100 1.4270
Flash point:	306°C/60mm
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	chloroform: soluble50mg/mL, clear
form	Crystalline Powder
pka	4.78±0.10(Predicted)
color	White to slightly yellow
Odor	faint odor
Water Solubility	Soluble in DMF (~3 mg/ml), hot methanol, water (0.15 mg/ml at 25°C), chloroform, and ethanol (2.18 mg/ml at 25°C).
Merck	14,1023
BRN	1792887
Stability:	Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference	112-85-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Docosanoic acid(112-85-6)
EPA Substance Registry System	Docosanoic acid (112-85-6)

Safety information for Docosanoic acid

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.