Behenic Acid

Name:
Behenic Acid
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	docosanoic acid
M Formula:	CH3(CH2)20COOH
Properties:
Solid. Mp 80.0C, bp 306C (60 mm Hg), 265C (15 mm Hg), d 0.8221 (100/4C), refr index 1.4270 (100C). Combustible.
Derivation:
Occurs in bean oil, hydrogenated mustard oil, and rapeseed oil.
Grade:
Technical, 99%.
Use:
Cosmetics, waxes, plasticizers, chemicals, stabilizers.

See “Hystrene” [Crompton & Knowles].