Behenic Acid

Behenic Acid

AKA “Docosanoic acid, N-DOCOSANOIC ACID, 1-Docosanoic acid, Hydrofol Acid 560, Hydrofol 2022-55, Glycon B-70, Docosoic acid, Hystrene 5522”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Behenic acid

AKA: Docosanoic acid, N-DOCOSANOIC ACID, 1-Docosanoic acid, Hydrofol Acid 560, Hydrofol 2022-55, Glycon B-70, Docosoic acid, Hystrene 5522

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

A gentle cleanser that helps remove oil and impurities while creating a smooth, creamy texture in formulas.

Solubility 0.102 g are sol in 100 g of 90% ethanol at 17 °C;0.218 g are sol in 100 ml of 91.5% ethanol at 25 °C; 0.116 g are sol in 100 ml of 86.2% ethanol at 25 °C; 0.011 g are sol in 100 ml of 63.07% ethanol at 25 °C; 0.1922 g are sol in 100 g of ether at 16 °C

Formula

C22H44O2

Mol. Weight

340.60

CAS #

112-85-6

Form

Liquid

State

Pellets or Large Crystals; Other Solid; Liquid, Other Solid; Liquid

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Opacifying

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Surfactant Cleansing

Surfactant Emulsifying

Anti-Inflammatory

Strengthens Barrier

Moisturizing

Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day

Removes dirt and impurities

Lifts away dirt and oil

Mixes oil and water

Creates creamy opacity

Traditional Use

A saturated fatty acid derived from seeds of the moringa tree and mustard plants, used historically in traditional Indian and African beauty preparations for skin conditioning and as a base for creams and salves.