Description

Sodium Icosanoate is the sodium salt of the saturated fatty acid, icosanoic acid (arachidic acid). This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and functional additive in high-value industrial and research applications. It is particularly valued for its role as a precursor in organic synthesis and as a component in specialty formulations. Key industries that utilize this product include advanced materials, pharmaceuticals, and chemical research.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate or starting material in the production of esters, amides, and other derivatives for research and industrial processes.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Used in the formulation of controlled-release matrices and as a lubricant or binder in tablet manufacturing.
• Specialty Surfactants & Detergents: Functions as a raw material for producing high-molecular-weight soaps and specialty surfactants with specific foaming or emulsifying properties.
• Lubricant & Grease Additive: Employed as a thickener or performance additive in high-temperature lubricating greases and metalworking fluids.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Utilized as an opacifying agent, viscosity modifier, or emulsifier in creams, lotions, and soaps.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry, lipid research, and material science studies.
• Polymer Industry: Can be used as a processing aid, internal lubricant, or release agent in plastic and rubber compounding.
• Textile & Fiber Processing: Applied as a softening agent, sizing component, or finishing agent in textile manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Icosanoate
CAS No.	13257-34-6
Molecular Formula	C20H39NaO2
Molecular Weight	334.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Arachidate; Arachidic Acid Sodium Salt; Eicosanoic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium Eicosanoate; Docosanoic Acid Sodium Salt (common misnomer); Sodium Salt of Arachidic Acid; Icosanoic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium n-Eicosanoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Sodium Icosanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail key parameters such as assay, loss on drying, and heavy metal content. Our quality commitment ensures the material is suitable for demanding applications in research and industry.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	Contact for details
Solubility	Sparingly soluble in water, soluble in hot alcohol

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.