Behenic Acid TCI D0963

Chemical Identity

Other names: Docosanoic Acid
CAS No.: 112-85-6
PubChem: CID 8215·SID 87567550
Formula: C22H44O2
Molecular weight: 340.59 g/mol
Purity: >80.0%(GC)
Reference databases: ChEBI·ChemSpider·ECHA·Wikipedia

Full identifiers (IUPAC, SMILES, InChIKey)

IUPAC: docosanoic acid
SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
InChIKey: UKMSUNONTOPOIO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
MDL: MDL00002807

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Behenic Acid, also known as docosanoic acid, is a straight-chain saturated fatty acid with 22 carbon atoms, supplied by TCI. It occurs naturally in several plant oils, including moringa seed oil (Moringa oleifera), a plant that also grows widely in Indonesia. In the laboratory, behenic acid serves as a building block for synthesizing long-chain esters, amides, and metal salts. It is also used as a standard in lipid analysis and as a model material in thin-film studies and research on fat-based materials.

Its long, saturated alkyl chain makes behenic acid highly hydrophobic. It is a waxy solid at room temperature, and it resists oxidation better than unsaturated fatty acids. Its carboxylic acid group stays reactive, so researchers can use it for esterification, amidation, and salt formation. The molecule combines a polar head group with a long nonpolar tail, which lets it form ordered monolayers at the air–water interface. Researchers rely on this property in Langmuir–Blodgett film studies and in work on modified surfaces, where a well-defined amphiphilic molecule is essential.

Behenic acid is useful for oleochemical, cosmetic, food, and materials research in Indonesian laboratories. This is especially relevant because Indonesia has a large palm oil industry and a growing range of palm-derived products. University research groups, industrial R&D teams, and quality control laboratories can use it as a reference compound when they characterize fatty acid profiles. It also gives them a dependable starting material for developing new lipid-based formulations, surfactants, and functional materials for local applications.

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Synthesis of long-chain esters and amides: the reactive carboxylic acid group and the saturated 22-carbon chain make behenic acid a convenient building block for preparing hydrophobic derivatives.
Preparation of long-chain metal salts: behenic acid readily forms salts through its carboxylate group, so researchers can use it to prepare metal soaps for materials and formulation studies.
Reference standard in lipid analysis: as a well-defined saturated fatty acid, it serves as a standard when researchers identify and compare fatty acid profiles in natural oils and oleochemical samples.
Langmuir–Blodgett films and monolayer research: its polar head and long nonpolar tail produce ordered monolayers at the air–water interface, which makes it a suitable model amphiphile for thin-film studies.
Oleochemical, cosmetic, and food research: its hydrophobicity, waxy solid form, and oxidative stability make it a useful model compound for studying fat-based materials and lipid formulations.

Brand	TCI (product code D0963)
CAS number	112-85-6
Molecular formula	—
Purity	—
Category	Chemistry > Building Blocks > Non-Heterocyclic Building Blocks
Pack sizes	please refer to the options listed on the product page
Physical form	waxy solid at room temperature
Storage	keep in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place

Store behenic acid in its original, tightly sealed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and strong oxidizing agents. Although it resists oxidation better than unsaturated fatty acids, reclose the container promptly after each use to limit moisture and contamination. Use clean spatulas when you dispense the solid, and avoid generating dust. Follow standard laboratory practice: wear safety glasses, gloves, and a lab coat, work in a well-ventilated area, and wash your hands after handling. Always check the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet for detailed hazard, first-aid, and disposal information before use.

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