DOCOSANOIC ACID
DOCOSANOIC ACID
IUPAC name: Behenic acid
CAS Number: 112-85-6
EC Number: 204-010-8
Chemical formula: C22H44O2
Molar mass: 340.592 g
Docosanoic acid (also Behenic acid) is a carboxylic acid, the saturated fatty acid with formula C21H43COOH.
In appearance, Docosanoic acid consists of white solid although impure samples appear yellowish.
At 9%, Docosanoic acid is a major component of ben oil (or behen oil), which is extracted from the seeds of the drumstick tree (Moringa oleifera).
Docosanoic acid is so named from the Persian month Bahman, when the roots of this tree were harvested.
Docosanoic acid is also present in some other oils and oil-bearing plants, including rapeseed (canola) and peanut oil and skins.
Docosanoic acid is estimated that one ton of peanut skins contains 13 pounds (5.9 kg) of behenic acid.
Docosanoic acid was also used in fabrication of metallic Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) films.
Docosanoic acid, also docosanoic acid, is a normal carboxylic acid, a fatty acid with formula C21H43COOH.
Docosanoic acid is an important constituent of the behen oil extracted from the seeds of the Ben-oil tree.
Docosanoic acid, is a long-chain fatty acid that has a 22-carbon backbone and the molecular formula C22H44O2.
Uses of Docosanoic acid:
Commercially, Docosanoic acid is often used to give hair conditioners and moisturizers their smoothing properties.
Docosanoic acid is also used in lubricating oils, and as a solvent evaporation retarder in paint removers.
Docosanoic acids amide is used as an anti-foaming agent in detergents, floor polishes and dripless candles.
Docosanoic acid is a natural product with one of the highest concentrations of Docosanoic acid, and is used in hair conditioners.
Docosanoic acid creates a protective barrier and helps return moisture to the skin.
Docosanoic acid makes it an effective ingredient in skin care products that aim to soothe
Lotions, moisturizers and hydrating cleansers may all contain Docosanoic acid.
The hydrating nature of behenic acid makes Docosanoic acid a popular ingredient in hair care products.
Docosanoic acid gives smoothing properties to hair conditioners, color protectors, detanglers, revitalizing shampoos and other hair care products aimed at hydration and damage repair.
Docosanoic acid provides effective lubricating oils, cleaning agents and anti-foaming agents in industrial processes.
Docosanoic acid is a major component of ben oil, which comes from the seeds of the moringa tree.
Other plants also contain this naturally occurring compound at lower concentrations.
Docosanoic acid production process involves extracting and distilling the plant oils.
Like other fatty acids, Docosanoic acid has excellent lubricating and emulsifying properties.
As a dietary oil, Docosanoic acid is poorly absorbed.
In spite of Docosanoic acid’s low bioavailability compared with oleic acid, Docosanoic acid is a cholesterol-raising saturated fatty acid in humans.
Commercially, Docosanoic acid is often used to give hair conditioners and moisturizers their smoothing properties.
Docosanoic acid is also used in lubricating oils, and as a solvent evaporation retarder in paint removers.
Use & Benefits of Docosanoic acid:
Docosanoic acid is a fatty acid in nature, so it is used to form a water repellent layer over the surface of skin or hair.
In any formula, Docosanoic acid is used as a thickening agent or viscosity adjusting agent.
Docosanoic acid is a good surfactant since it has a long chain as well as the hydrogen atom of acid to use against any other ions.
Docosanoic acid is also used as an opacifier to the improved appearance of any product.
Docosanoic acid is an ingredient, that is used in product ranging from shampoo, conditioner, eyeliner, moisturizer, deodorant, and styling gel.
Docosanoic acid is amide is used as an anti-foaming agent in detergents, floor polishes and dripless candles.
Reduction of Docosanoic acid yields behenyl alcohol.
Pracaxi oil (from the seeds of Pentaclethra macroloba) is a natural product with one of the highest concentrations of behenic acid, and is used in hair conditioners.
Docosanoic acid is poorly absorbed.
In spite of its low bioavailability compared with oleic acid, Docosanoic acid is a cholesterol-raising fatty acid in humans.
Docosanoic acid is a vegetable based, non-animal derived fatty acid used in various cosmetic products.
Docosanoic acid typically functions as a conditioning agent, thickening agent, surfactant, or opacifier.
Docosanoic acid can be used in hair shampoos and conditioners, deodorants, facial cleansers and moisturizers, styling gels, and eye liner.
Docosanoic acid is a fatty acid.
Docosanoic acid is often used to give hair conditioners and moisturizers their smoothing properties.
Docosanoic acid is also used in lubricating oils, and as a solvent evaporation retarder in paint removers.
Docosanoic acids amide is used as an anti-foaming agent in detergents, floor polishes and dripless candles.
Reduction of Docosanoic acid yields Behenic acid.
Docosanoic acid is a long-chain fatty acid,it has the following purposes: Waxes, textiles, pharmaceuticals, emulsifiers, and personal care products, lubricants, esters, chemical synthesis, and specialties.
Docosanoic acid is used to give hair conditioners and moisturizers their smoothing properties.
Docosanoic acid is also used to investigate the phase behavior of long-chain acids in supercritical propane.
Properties of Docosanoic acid:
Density: 0.8221 g/cm3
Appearance: White solid
Melting point: 80.0 °C
Boiling point: 306 °C
XLogP3: 9.6
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2
Rotatable Bond Count: 20
Exact Mass 340.334130642
Monoisotopic Mass 340.334130642
Docosanoic acid is often used to give hair conditioners and moisturizers their smoothing properties.
Docosanoic acid occurs in small quantities, as ester of glycerol, only in some fats and oils.
Docosanoic acid is not found in fresh red and white meat.
Docosanoic acid is absent in processed and preserved meats, except some kinds of ham, where it is found in very small quantities, such as in San Daniele ham, 0.01 g/100 g of edible portion, or in trace, such as in Parma ham.
Docosanoic acid is absent in milk and dairy products, including butter.
Docosanoic acid is present in very small amounts only in belly of tuna in brine, 0.01 g/100 g of edible portion.
Docosanoic acid is not found in cereals and cereal products.
Docosanoic acid is absent in fruit, even in dried oily ones.
Docosanoic acid is not found in fresh and dried legumes, but Docosanoic acid is present in small amounts in soy meal, 0.02 g/100g of edible portion.
Docosanoic acid is a saturated fatty acid that is derived from the oil extracts of plants and used as a component of conditioning agents.
Docosanoic acid is also a part of a novel complex of lipophilic ingredients developed for the treatment of dry skin.
Docosanoic acid was used to investigate the phase behavior of long-chain acids in supercritical propane.
Topological Polar Surface Area: 37.3 Ų
Heavy Atom Count: 24
Complexity: 250
Isotope Atom Count: 0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes
CAS Number: 112-85-6
Docosanoic acid is a long-chain alcohol that acts as an inhibitor of fatty acid oxidation in the heart.
Docosanoic acid originates in rapeseed plants, and is the major fatty acid constituent of rapeseed plant oil extracts and canola oil.
In cosmetic and skin care formulations, Docosanoic acid is used as an opacifying ingredient, thickener, and emulsifier.
As an opacifying agent, Docosanoic acid is used to reduce the clear or transparent appearance of cosmetic products.
Docosanoic acids thickening property allows products to achieve a more desirable, spreadable texture.
Docosanoic acid also works as an emulsifier to prevent the oil and water phases of a product from separating.
This works to improve the consistency of a product, which enables an even distribution of topical skincare benefits.
Docosanoic acid is a straight-chain, C22, long-chain saturated fatty acid.
Docosanoic acid has a role as a plant metabolite.
Docosanoic acid is a straight-chain saturated fatty acid and a long-chain fatty acid.
Docosanoic acid is a conjugate acid of a behenate.
Docosanoic acid is a saturated very long-chain fatty acid with a 22-carbon backbone.
Docosanoic acid is a major component of ben oil, extracted from the seeds of the moringa tree.
Docosanoic acid is a natural product found in Hypericum olympicum, Pinus pumila, and other organisms with data available.
Docosanoic acid is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 000 to < 10 000 tonnes per annum.
Docosanoic acid is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses of Docosanoic acid:
Docosanoic acid is used in the following products: adhesives and sealants, perfumes and fragrances, cosmetics and personal care products, air care products, biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products), plant protection products, pharmaceuticals, polishes and waxes and washing & cleaning products.
Other release to the environment of Docosanoic acid is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use.
Service life of Docosanoic acid:
Other release to the environment of Docosanoic acid is likely to occur from: indoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. release from fabrics, textiles during washing, removal of indoor paints).
Docosanoic acid is intended to be released from scented: clothes, eraser, toys and CDs.
Widespread uses of Docosanoic acid by professional workers:
Docosanoic acid is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products, polishes and waxes, pH regulators and water treatment products, cosmetics and personal care products, biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products), laboratory chemicals, plant protection products and perfumes and fragrances.
Docosanoic acid is used in the following areas: agriculture, forestry and fishing, formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging and municipal supply (e.g. electricity, steam, gas, water) and sewage treatment.
Docosanoic acid is used for the manufacture of: chemicals, food products, textile, leather or fur and machinery and vehicles.
Release to the environment of Docosanoic acid can occur from industrial use: in processing aids at industrial sites.
Other release to the environment of Docosanoic acid is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use.
Formulation or re-packing of Docosanoic acid:
Docosanoic acid is used in the following products: pH regulators and water treatment products, leather treatment products and polymers.
Release to the environment of Docosanoic acid can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures and formulation in materials.
Uses of Docosanoic acid at industrial sites:
Docosanoic acid is used in the following products: leather treatment products, washing & cleaning products, polymers, textile treatment products and dyes, pH regulators and water treatment products and lubricants and greases.
Docosanoic acid is used in the following areas: formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging, agriculture, forestry and fishing and municipal supply (e.g. electricity, steam, gas, water) and sewage treatment.
Docosanoic acid is used for the manufacture of: chemicals, food products, textile, leather or fur and machinery and vehicles.
Release to the environment of Docosanoic acid can occur from industrial use: in processing aids at industrial sites, in the production of articles and as processing aid.
Other release to the environment of Docosanoic acid is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners).
Docosanoic acid is a saturated fatty alcohol containing 22 carbon atoms, used traditionally as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener in cosmetics, and nutritional supplement (as an individual entity and also as a constituent of policosanol).
Docosanoic acid is a natural fatty alcohol in the form of a white, waxy solid.
Docosanoic acid is an emulsifier that also keeps the oil and liquid parts of a solution from separating.
Other functions of Docosanoic acid include altering the thickness of a liquid, increasing foaming capacity, and stabilizing foams.
Functions of Docosanoic acid:
-opacifying agent
-surfactant
-cleansing agentsurfactant
-cleansing agent is included as a function for the soap form of behenic acid
-cleansing
-emulsifying
-opacifying and surfactant
When Docosanoic acid is applied to the skin, it gives a smooth feel and helps prevent moisture loss.
Many products incorporate Docosanoic acid because of its unique sensory properties and non-greasy feel after application.
Docosanoic acid is mainly used in face/body lotions and creams, but can also be found in deodorant, lipstick and foundation.
Docosanoic acid is a saturated fatty alcohol of vegetable origin, used to regulate viscosity in formulations.
Docosanoic acid acts as a thickener and stabilizer and can be used as a co-emulsifier.
Docosanoic acid can be used in water-in-oil emulsions, oil-in-water emulsions and anhydrous formulations such as ointments, body butters and peelings.
Docosanoic acid, also known as docosonoic acid, is a long-chain fatty acid that has a 22-carbon backbone and the molecular formula C22H44O2.
Docosanoic acid is a major component of ben oil, which comes from the seeds of the moringa tree.
Other plants also contain this naturally occurring compound at lower concentrations.
Docosanoic acid production process involves extracting and distilling the plant oils.
Like other fatty acids, Docosanoic acid has excellent lubricating and emulsifying properties.
Manufacturers across industries use this lipophilic compound as an opacifying agent, emulsifying agent, lubricating and conditioning agent and surfactant.
The versatility of behenic acid makes Docosanoic acid ideal for both consumer and industrial applications.
Skin care: Docosanoic acid creates a protective barrier and helps return moisture to the skin.
This makes Docosanoic acid an effective ingredient in skin care products that aim to soothe dry and irritated skin.
Lotions, moisturizers and hydrating cleansers may all contain behenic acid.
Hair care: The hydrating nature of Docosanoic acid makes it a popular ingredient in hair care products.
Docosanoic acid gives smoothing properties to hair conditioners, color protectors, detanglers, revitalizing shampoos and other hair care products aimed at hydration and damage repair.
Industrial products: Docosanoic acid provides effective lubricating oils, cleaning agents and anti-foaming agents in industrial processes.
Docosanoic acid, also known as docosanoate, C22:0 or 1-docosanoic acid, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as very long-chain fatty acids.
These are fatty acids with an aliphatic tail that contains at least 22 carbon atoms.
Docosanoic acid is a very hydrophobic molecule, practically insoluble in water, and relatively neutral.
In appearance, Docosanoic acid consists of white to cream color crystals or powder with a melting point of 80°C and boiling point of 306°C.
Docosanoic acid is a major component of Ben oil (or behen oil), which is extracted from the seeds of the Ben-oil tree (Moringa oleifera).
Docosanoic acid is also found in canola oil and peanut oil.
As a dietary oil, Docosanoic acid is poorly absorbed.
In spite of Docosanoic acid’s low bioavailability compared with oleic acid, Docosanoic acid is a cholesterol-raising (LDL) saturated fatty acid in humans and is therefore not a suitable substitute for palmitic acid in manufactured triacylglycerols.
Docosanoic acid is often used to give hair conditioners and moisturizers their smoothing properties.
Docosanoic acid is also used in lubricating oils, and as a solvent evaporation retarder in paint removers.
Docosanoic acid amide is used as an anti-foaming agent in detergents, floor polishes and dripless candles.
A fatty acid is a long chain of hydrocarbon.
If there are no unsaturated linkages but only single bonds between carbon atoms them the fatty acid is a saturated type.
This is in contrast to an unsaturated fatty acid that contains at least one double carbon-carbon bond.
Docosanoic acid is a saturated type of fatty acid.
Docosanoic acid occurs in large amounts in jamba, mustard seed, rapeseed oils, and cerebrosides.
As a dietary oil, the Docosanoic acid is found to increase cholesterol in humans.
Industrially, Docosanoic acid is used mainly in the production of cosmetics, waxes, and plasticizers.
Docosanoic acid is used in hair conditioners and attributes for the softening of hair.
The seeds of Pentaclethra macroloba are used to extract pracaxi oil, which is a natural oil containing high amounts of Docosanoic acid, and is used in making hair conditioners.
Docosanoic acid Skin Benefits:
-Soothing
-Moisturizing
Docosanoic acid produces elegant emulsions and gives the skin a soft, velvety feel.
Docosanoic acid is a white, waxy pellets and functions as a thickener, binding agent, solubilizer and gellant.
Our Docosanoic acid is produced from Vegetable sources from Non-GMO plants.
Docosanoic acid can be used in color cosmetics, sunscreens, skin and hair care.
Docosanoic acid can also be used in anhydrous formulations such as scrubs and butters.
Docosanoic acid, also known as docasanol, is a saturated fatty alcohol that is traditionally used as an emulsifier, emollient, and as a thickener in nutritional supplements and cosmetics.
Docosanoic acid is also used to thicken or neutralize formulations.
In recent times, Docosanoic acid has been approved as an antiviral agent by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Docosanoic acid is effective in reducing cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus.
Docosanoic acid with the purity level of approximately 70% is used widely.
Docosanoic acid with the purity level of more than 80% is seldom used.
Docosanoic acid accounts for a minimal share of the total market for fatty alcohols.
Docosanoic acid is a saturated fatty acid that is derived from the seeds of the indigenous Amazon tree species, Pentaclethra macroloba.
As a fatty acid, Docosanoic acid is important to help provide a protective barrier against the environment in order to maintain good skin quality.
In skincare, Docosanoic acid has lubricant, emollient, and soothing properties, which help to restore the skin’s natural oils and improve overall levels of hydration.
Furthermore, Docosanoic acid is favorably soluble against the skin’s surface, making it a desirable ingredient to infuse into skincare formulas. 1 2 3
In skincare, Docosanoic acid is most commonly used to provide soothing relief for dry and sensitive skin.
The sebaceous fatty acids play a role in maintaining the integrity of the skin barrier, thereby improving moisture-retention and enhancing skin-hydration.
Docosanoic acid is a vegetable based, non-animal derived fatty acid used in various cosmetic products.
Docosanoic acid typically functions as a conditioning agent, thickening agent, surfactant, or opacifier.
Docosanoic acid can be used in hair shampoos and conditioners, deodorants, facial cleansers and moisturizers, styling gels, and eye liner.
Versatile applications of Docosanoic acid is obtained thanks to a wide range of functional categories such as lubricants, rheology modifiers, tensides, emulsifiers, solvents, carriers, emollients, bodying agents.
What is Docosanoic acid?
Docosanoic acid, also known as docosanoic acid, is a carboxyl group-containing, saturated fatty acid.
Ben oil, extract obtained from the Moringa tree seeds, has Docosanoic acid as a major constituent.
Product number: C7242
CAS number: 112-85-6
Molecular formula: C22H44O2
Molecular weight: 340,59 g.mol-1
Synonyms: Docosanoic acid
Solubility: refer to COA
Stability: ≥ 1 year
Docosanoic acid is a saturated fatty acid that is derived from the oil extracts of plants and used as a component of conditioning agents.
Docosanoic acid is also a part of a novel complex of lipophilic ingredients developed for the treatment of dry skin.
The properties of Docosanoic acid were studied in comparison to others fatty acids and it was found that behenic acid does not inhibit the UDP-glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) 1A1 enzyme.
The high levels of Docosanoic acid in patients with low-grade glial tumors is an important indicator of the persistence of tissue integrity and tissue resistance.
Therefore, Docosanoic acid levels can be a prognostic factor in glial tumors.
Docosanoic acid (22:0) is poorly absorbed.
Because of its low bioavailability compared with other fatty acids and because of its very long chain length, the effect of Docosanoic acid (behenate) on serum lipid concentrations in humans is assumed to be neutral.
The objective was to establish the cholesterol-raising potential of behenic acid by comparing the effects on lipid and lipoprotein concentrations of a specially formulated fat enriched with behenic acid with those of palm oil (rich in palmitic acid; 16:0) and high-oleic acid sunflower oil (rich in cis oleic acid; 18:1).
In a randomized, crossover, metabolic-ward study, 7 mildly hypercholesterolemic men were fed 3 natural-food diets supplemented with behenate oil, palm oil, or high-oleic acid sunflower oil.
Mean serum lipid and lipoprotein concentrations and plasma triacylglycerol fatty acid composition were determined from fasting blood drawn during the final 4 d of each 3-wk diet period.
Behenate oil produced mean concentrations of total cholesterol (5.87+/-0.8 mmol/L) and LDL cholesterol (4.40+/-0.8 mmol/L) not significantly different from those produced by palm oil (5.84+/-0.7 and 4.42+/-0.7 mmol/L, respectively) but significantly higher than those produced by high-oleic acid sunflower oil (5.12+/-0.5 and 3.70+/-0.6 mmol/L, respectively).
There were no significant differences in triacylglycerol or HDL-cholesterol concentrations.
Despite Docosanoic acids low bioavailability compared with oleic acid, Docosanoic acid is a cholesterol-raising fatty acid in humans and is therefore not a suitable substitute for palmitic acid in manufactured triacylglycerols.
Storage of Docosanoic acid:
Store Docosanoic acid in cool place.
Keep Docosanoic acid container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Docosanoic acid is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents and bases.
Store Docosanoic acid at room temperature.
Synonyms:
112-85-6
1-Docosanoic acid
N-DOCOSANOIC ACID
Hydrofol Acid 560
Docosoic acid
Hydrofol 2022-55
Glycon B-70
UNII-H390488X0A
CHEBI:28941
MFCD00002807
H390488X0A
C22:0
HSDB 5578
EINECS 204-010-8
NSC 32364
Behensaeure
Docosansaeure
Dokosansaeure
Docosanic acid
n-Docosanoate
AI3-52709
1-Docosanoate
docosanoyl alcohol
Behenic Acid 85%
Hystrene 5522
Hystrene 9022
Glycon B 70
Behenic acid, 99%
Prifrac 2989
Prifac 2987
Behenic Acid, Technical
Edenor C 22-85R
EC 204-010-8
SCHEMBL6579
EXL 5
Behenic acid; Docosanoic acid
CH3-[CH2]20-COOH
CHEMBL1173474
DTXSID3026930
AGP-103
Behenic acid, analytical standard
NSC32364
ZINC6920378
BBL025601
BDBM50488776
LMFA01010022
NSC-32364
s5381
STL146320
AKOS005720830
CCG-267927
CS-W013765
HY-W013049
MCULE-1752034684
AS-54401
B 95
M008
D0963
FT-0745232
Docosanoic acid (Chunks or pellets or flakes)
2795-EP2270101A1
2795-EP2275413A1
2795-EP2287156A1
2795-EP2301924A1
2795-EP2311807A1
C08281
P50011
A854667
Q422590
W-108636
CAS Registry Number: 112-85-6
E2AAC59F-4B8D-460C-9C6E-E4E82C905122
UNII-CKJ5537111 component UKMSUNONTOPOIO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
UNII-J505W0PXX8 component UKMSUNONTOPOIO-UHFFFAOYSA-N