Docosanoic acid

　　Main Uses

　　Industrial Field:

　　Used for preparing surfactants, lubricants, plasticizers, etc. Its derivatives (such as behenic acid esters) can serve as emulsifiers or cream stabilizers in cosmetics.

　　As an additive for plastics and rubber to improve the heat resistance and mechanical strength of materials.

　　Pharmaceuticals and Daily Chemicals:

　　In pharmaceuticals, it can be used as an excipient for drug carriers to regulate the drug release rate.

　　In skincare products, due to its moisturizing properties, it can be used in creams, lotions, and other products to help maintain the skin barrier.

　　Others: Used for preparing waterproofing agents, polishing agents, or as a food additive (used in small amounts to improve food texture, must comply with safety standards).

CAS NO: 112-85-6

EC NO: 204-010-8

Molecular Formula: C₂₂H₄₄O₂

Molecular Weight: 340.5836

Aliases: Behenic acid; Docosanoic acid; Docosanoic acid (Behenic acid) C22:0; Behenic acid; Docosanoic acid; Docosanoic acid; Behenic acid (Docosanoic acid); Behenic acid;

Structural Formula: