Description

Behenyl Acetate is a high-purity, long-chain fatty acid ester derived from behenic acid. This compound serves as a versatile and effective emollient, lubricant, and viscosity modifier in advanced formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty chemical industries seeking to enhance product texture, stability, and performance.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: A key emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, lipsticks, and sunscreens, providing a non-greasy, silky feel and improving spreadability.
• Hair Care Products: Used in conditioners, serums, and styling products to impart shine, reduce frizz, and improve combability.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Acts as a base or carrier in ointments, creams, and topical drug delivery systems due to its excellent skin compatibility and stability.
• Industrial Lubricants & Release Agents: Functions as a bio-based lubricant and mold release agent in plastics, rubber, and metalworking applications.
• Textile & Fiber Processing: Employed as a softening agent and lubricant for synthetic fibers and yarns to improve processing and hand feel.
• Specialty Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a chemical building block for synthesizing other behenyl derivatives and specialty esters.

Basic Information

Product Name	Behenyl Acetate
CAS No.	822-26-4
Molecular Formula	C₂₄H₄₈O₂
Molecular Weight	368.64 g/mol
Synonyms	Docosanyl Acetate; 1-Docosanol, acetate; Behenyl alcohol acetate; Docosan-1-ol acetate; Acetic acid, docosyl ester; Behenic alcohol acetate; Cachalot BE-22; NAA-222
EINECS	212-500-9

Quality Control

Our Behenyl Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity, consistency, and performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

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 oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	148 - 155 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 1.0 g I₂/100g
Melting Point	58 - 62 °C
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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