Eicosanoic acid

• Description: Liquid; OtherSolid;Solid
• Synonyms: Arachidic acid
• IUPAC Name: icosanoic acid
• Molecular Weight: 312.53
• Molecular Formula: C20H40O2
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
• InChI: InChI=1S/C20H40O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20(21)22/h2-19H2,1H3,(H,21,22)
• InChI Key: VKOBVWXKNCXXDE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Boiling Point: 328.0 °C
• Melting Point: 74-76 °C (lit.)
• Flash Point: 110 °C
• Purity: 99%+
• Appearance: Solid
• Application: Eicosanoic acid serves a diverse range of industrial and commercial purposes, leveraging its distinct chemical properties and surfactant-like characteristics. Primarily derived from groundnut oil, this compound is a minor yet widespread component in the fats of certain edible vegetable oils. Eicosanoic acid appears as shiny, white crystalline leaflets and is soluble in ether but only slightly soluble in water. It plays a crucial role in organic synthesis and the production of lubricating greases, waxes, plastics, and arachidyl alcohol. This fatty acid is extensively used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, soaps, cosmetics, and food packaging owing to its ability to disperse and stabilize monolayers. Additionally, eicosanoic acid finds applications in creating organic thin films for liquid crystals, thereby supporting a variety of technical applications. It also participates in chemical reactions typical of fatty acids, such as forming salts with sodium bicarbonate and esters with alcohols, showcasing its versatility and utility.
• Storage: Freezer
• C No.Chain: C20:0
• Compound Derivative: Acid
• Exact Mass: 312.302831g/mol
• Fatty Acid: Eicosanoic; (Arachidic)
• Physical State: Solid
• Subcategory: Saturated