BEHENIC ACID (DOCOSANOIC ACID)
BEHENIC ACID
DOCOSANOIC ACID
N-DOCOSANOIC ACID
Behenic acid (docosanoic acid) is a carboxylic acid, a saturated fatty acid with formula C21H43COOH.
Behenic acid, also docosanoic acid, is an ordinary carboxylic acid, a fatty acid with formula C21H43COOH.
Preferred IUPAC name: Docosanoic acid
Synonyms of Behenic acid: Docosanoic acid; 1-Docosanoic acid; n-Docosanoic acid, n-Docosanoate, Glycon B-70, Hydrofol Acid 560, Hydrofol 2022-55, Hystrene 5522, Hystrene 9022, Prifrac 2989, C22:0 (Lipid numbers)
EC / List no.: 204-010-8
CAS no.: 112-85-6
Mol. formula: C22H44O2
C22:0
Properties of Behenic Acid:
Chemical formula: C22H44O2
Molar mass: 340.592 g·mol−1
Appearance: White solid
CARBOXYLIC ACID C22
DICARBOXYLIC ACID C22
Docosandioic acid
Eicosanoic acid
Tetracosanoic acid
Behenik asit (Docosanoic Acid) is a fatty acid used as a thickener, cleansing agent, and opacifier in cosmetics.
Behenik asit (Docosanoic Acid) typically functions as a conditioning agent, thickening agent, surfactant, or opacifier.
Behenik asit (Docosanoic Acid) can be used in hair shampoos and conditioners, deodorants, facial cleansers and moisturizers, styling gels, and eye liner.
Its applications include toiletries, transparent soaps and other cosmetic care products.
Also known as docosanoic acid, this ingredient may be plant-derived or synthetic.
Behenik asit (Docosanoic Acid) is also present in other oils and oil-bearing plants, including rapeseed (canola) and peanut oil.
It’s a significant component of moringa oil and is also found in peanut oil.
The saturated nature of this long-chain (22 carbon molecules) wax-like fatty acid gives it opacifying and texture-enhancing properties.
Behenik asit (Docosanoic Acid) is sometimes used as an alternative to stearic acid, a decision dependent on desired aesthetics.
Despite this being a saturated fatty acid, its lower molecular weight and affinity for skin enable it to enhance the penetration of other ingredients without posing a risk of irritation.
Although also categorized as a surfactant (cleansing agent), Behenik asit (Docosanoic Acid) is typically used with pure surfactants to create fatty acid-enhanced oil-gel textures that capably yet gently remove excess oil and long-wearing, more tenacious ingredients.
As a fatty acid, Behenik asit (Docosanoic Acid) is important to help provide a protective barrier against the environment in order to maintain good skin quality.
In skincare, Behenik asit (Docosanoic Acid) has lubricant, emollient, and soothing properties, which help to restore the skin’s natural oils and improve overall levels of hydration. Furthermore, this sebaceous fatty acid is favorably soluble against the skin’s surface, making it a desirable ingredient to infuse into skincare formulas.
In skincare, Behenik asit (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
Behenik asit (Docosanoic Acid) usage in cosmetics ranges from 0.024–22%.
Products like lipstick that may lead to incidental ingestion may contain up to 14% Behenik asit (Docosanoic Acid).
All of these amounts are considered safe for the skin.
