Arachidic acid, 98%

Description

CAS: 506-30-9 | C20H40O2 | 312.54 g/mol

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.

Specifications

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

• 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

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber	208-031-3
RTECSNumber	JX3780000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only