Description

Behenic Acid is a long-chain saturated fatty acid valued for its excellent stability and hydrophobic properties. It serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of high-performance surfactants, lubricants, and waxes. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty chemicals industries seeking to enhance product texture and longevity.

Application

• Surfactant & Emulsifier Production: A key raw material for synthesizing behenate salts (e.g., sodium behenate, glyceryl behenate) used in shampoos, conditioners, and creams.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Imparts a smooth, non-greasy feel and acts as an opacifying agent and viscosity modifier in lotions, makeup, and hair styling products.
• Lubricants & Release Agents: Used in the formulation of metalworking fluids, mold release agents, and synthetic lubricants due to its high melting point and stability.
• Waxes and Polishes: A component in synthetic waxes for automotive, floor, and leather polishes, providing hardness and gloss.
• Pharmaceutical Excipients: Employed in controlled-release drug delivery systems and as a tablet lubricant (e.g., Compritol 888 ATO contains glyceryl dibehenate).
• Textile & Fiber Processing: Acts as a softening agent and lubricant in textile finishing and fiber manufacturing.
• Food Additive (as derivatives): Salts like sodium behenate can be used as an anti-caking agent or emulsifier in food-grade applications.
• Chemical Intermediate: Used in organic synthesis for producing amides, esters, and other derivatives for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Behenic Acid
CAS No.	505-56-6
Molecular Formula	C22H44O2
Molecular Weight	340.59 g/mol
Synonyms	Docosanoic Acid; 1-Docosanoic Acid; n-Docosanoic Acid; n-Behenic Acid; Glycon B-70; Hydrofol Acid 560; Hystrene 5522; Edenor C22-85R; Loxiol G 20
EINECS	208-010-8

Quality Control

Our Behenic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, acid value, and melting point. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizers and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white flakes or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 85.0% (Typical 90-95%)
Acid Value	155 - 175 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	156 - 176 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 3.0 g I2/100g
Melting Point	72 - 80 °C
Color (APHA)	≤ 100
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5 %

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