Behenic acid (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Behenic acid; n-docosanoic acid

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Behenic acid (n-docosanoic acid) is a saturated higher fatty acid. The monocarboxylic acid behenic acid is found in various plants and vegetable oils (e.g. peanuts, rapeseed, semen moringae) and is usually bound in its natural form as glycerol ester.

In cosmetic products the saturated acid serves as emulsifier.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer