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Arachidic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11424167
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Arachidic acid is used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, soaps, cosmetics, and food packaging because of its surfactant-like properties. Arachidic acid is a saturated fatty acid with a 20 carbon chain. Diets rich in saturated fats like arachidic acid are associated with increased levels of serum low density lipoproteins.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Arachidic acid is used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, soaps, cosmetics, and food packaging because of its surfactant-like properties. Arachidic acid is a saturated fatty acid with a 20 carbon chain. Diets rich in saturated fats like arachidic acid are associated with increased levels of serum low density lipoproteins.

Solubility
Soluble in chloroform, ether, ethanol, and DMF. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Keep container tightly closed. Store away from oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 506-30-9
Molecular Formula C20H40O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 312.54
MDL Number MFCD00002755
InChI Key VKOBVWXKNCXXDE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym arachidic acid, eicosanoic acid, arachic acid, n-eicosanoic acid, arachidinic acid, arachidate, eicosanoate, unii-pqb8mjd4rb, pqb8mjd4rb, n-eicosanoate
PubChem CID 10467
ChEBI CHEBI:28822
IUPAC Name icosanoic acid
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O

Specifications

Melting Point 74°C to 76°C
Quantity 1 g
Merck Index 14,764
Solubility Information Soluble in chloroform,ether,ethanol,and DMF. Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight 312.54
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material Arachidic acid

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