Description

Pentacontanoic Acid is a high-purity, long-chain saturated fatty acid with significant utility in advanced material science and specialty chemical synthesis. Its extended 50-carbon alkyl chain provides unique physical properties, making it a valuable building block for creating specialized esters, lubricants, and surface-active agents. This compound is particularly relevant for researchers and manufacturers in the cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and polymer industries seeking to modify material characteristics such as melting point, hydrophobicity, and texture.

Application

• Specialty Lubricant & Grease Formulation: Acts as a high-melting-point component or precursor for synthetic esters used in high-temperature and extreme-pressure lubricants.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredient: Serves as a raw material for producing emollients, wax esters, and viscosity modifiers in creams, lotions, and lipsticks.
• Polymer & Plastic Additive: Used as an internal or external lubricant and processing aid in the manufacture of plastics to improve flow and mold release.
• Surface Coating & Release Agent: Employed in the production of coatings, polishes, and mold release agents due to its hydrophobic nature.
• Chemical Intermediate for Synthesis: A key starting material for the synthesis of longer-chain derivatives, amides, and other specialty organic compounds.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying lipid membranes, crystal engineering, and self-assembling monolayers.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Pentacontanoic Acid
CAS No.	40710-30-3
Molecular Formula	C50H100O2
Molecular Weight	733.34 g/mol
Synonyms	n-Pentacontanoic Acid; Pentacontanoic Acid; 1-Pentacontanoic Acid; Ceroplastic Acid; C50:0 Fatty Acid; Tetracontanoic Acid (common misnomer); Pentacontylic Acid; NSC 66456
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Pentacontanoic Acid is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, melting point, and impurity profile. We are committed to meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial applications.

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 property of being easily oxidized, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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