Description

Behenolic Acid CAS NO 506-35-4 is a high-purity, long-chain monounsaturated fatty acid, also known as docosenoic acid. This specialty chemical serves as a critical building block and intermediate in the synthesis of advanced polymers, lubricants, and high-value surfactants. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop products with enhanced stability, emolliency, or specific reactive sites.

Application

• Polymer & Resin Synthesis: A key monomer for producing high-performance polyamides (nylon), polyesters, and alkyd resins, imparting flexibility and hydrophobicity.
• Lubricant & Grease Additives: Used to formulate synthetic esters and metal soaps that provide excellent thermal stability and lubricity in industrial and automotive applications.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredients: Acts as an emollient and conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and hair care products, valued for its skin-feel and stability.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of prodrugs, liposomal formulations, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Surfactant & Detergent Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for anionic and nonionic surfactants used in industrial cleaners and specialty detergents.
• Corrosion Inhibitors: Forms protective films on metal surfaces, making it useful in fuel and oil additive packages.
• Research & Development: A valuable standard and reagent in lipidomics research, organic synthesis, and material science laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Behenolic Acid
CAS No.	506-35-4
Molecular Formula	C22H42O2
Molecular Weight	338.57 g/mol
Synonyms	13-Docosenoic Acid; cis-13-Docosenoic Acid; (Z)-13-Docosenoic Acid; Erucic Acid Isomer; Docosenoic Acid; 22:1 n-9 Fatty Acid; Glycon B-70 (Trade Name)
EINECS	208-042-0

Quality Control

Our Behenolic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical constants is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to minimize oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	51 - 55 °C
Acid Value	165 - 170 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	70 - 80 g I2/100g
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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