Showing chemical card for Behnic acid (CFc000334047)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
Update Date
2022-09-14 05:14:46 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000334047
Molecule Identification
Common Name
Behnic acid
Definition
Behenic 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. Behenic acid is a very hydrophobic molecule, practically insoluble in water, and relatively neutral. In appearance, it consists of white to cream color crystals or powder with a melting point of 80 °C and boiling point of 306 °C. It is a major component of Ben oil (or behen oil), which is extracted from the seeds of the Ben-oil tree (Moringa oleifera). Behenic acid is also found in canola oil and peanut oil. As a dietary oil, behenic acid is poorly absorbed. In spite of its low bioavailability compared with oleic acid, behenic acid is a cholesterol-raising (LDL) saturated fatty acid in humans and is therefore not a suitable substitute for palmitic acid in manufactured triacylglycerols (PMID: 11124748 ). Behenic acid is often used to give hair conditioners and moisturizers their smoothing properties. It is also used in lubricating oils, and as a solvent evaporation retarder in paint removers. Behenic acid amide is used as an anti-foaming agent in detergents, floor polishes and dripless candles.
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.
