Description

Sapienic Acid Sodium is the sodium salt derivative of sapienic acid, a unique fatty acid found in human sebum. This compound is valued for its role as a biochemical intermediate and surfactant precursor in advanced synthesis. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the cosmetic, personal care, and pharmaceutical research sectors for developing bioactive formulations and studying skin lipid metabolism.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredients: Serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of specialty surfactants, emulsifiers, and skin-identical lipids for high-end skincare products.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard or substrate in studies investigating human sebum composition, skin barrier function, and lipidomics.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a building block in the research and development of topical pharmaceutical agents targeting skin conditions.
• Specialty Surfactant Production: A precursor for manufacturing mild, skin-compatible anionic surfactants for sensitive-skin formulations.
• Reference Standard: Employed as an analytical reference standard in quality control laboratories for chromatographic analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sapienic Acid Sodium
CAS No.	217477-25-3
Molecular Formula	C16H29NaO2
Molecular Weight	276.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium sapienate; (6Z)-Hexadec-6-enoic acid, sodium salt; Sodium (6Z)-hexadec-6-enoate; Sapienic acid sodium salt; 6Z-Hexadecenoic acid sodium salt; Human sebum fatty acid sodium salt
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Quality Control

Our Sapienic Acid Sodium is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by FT-IR and purity determination by HPLC, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and manufacturing. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 2.0%

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