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Arachidic acid, 98%

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

Supplier:  Thermo Scientific Chemicals A1961603

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Catalog No. AAA1961603


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Description

Description

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

Specifications

Arachidic acid
74°C to 76°C
MFCD00002755
14,764
Soluble in chloroform,ether,ethanol,and DMF. Insoluble in water.
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O
312.54
CHEBI:28822
98%
506-30-9
C20H40O2
1 g
arachidic acid, eicosanoic acid, arachic acid, n-eicosanoic acid, arachidinic acid, arachidate, eicosanoate, unii-pqb8mjd4rb, pqb8mjd4rb, n-eicosanoate
VKOBVWXKNCXXDE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
icosanoic acid
10467
312.54

Chemical Identifiers

506-30-9
312.54
VKOBVWXKNCXXDE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
10467
icosanoic acid
C20H40O2
MFCD00002755
arachidic acid, eicosanoic acid, arachic acid, n-eicosanoic acid, arachidinic acid, arachidate, eicosanoate, unii-pqb8mjd4rb, pqb8mjd4rb, n-eicosanoate
CHEBI:28822
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O
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Safety and Handling

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.

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.

Warning

EINECSNumber : 208-031-3

RTECSNumber : JX3780000

TSCA : Yes

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

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