Arachidic Acid

Name:
Arachidic Acid
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	eicosanoic acid
M Formula:	CH3(CH2)18COOH
Properties:
Shining, white, crystalline leaflets. Mp 75.4C, d 0.2840 (100/4C), bp 328C (decomposes), refr index 1.4250. Soluble in ether; slightly soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water. Combustible.
Derivation:
From peanut oil.
Grade:
Technical, 99%.
Use:
Organic synthesis, lubricating greases, waxes and plastics, source of arachidyl alcohol, biochemical research.