Synonym(s)
Cerotic acid; hexacosanoic acid
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Cerotic acid or cerotic acid is a naturally occurring long chain saturated fatty acid with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)24COOH. The fatty acid is found in beeswax and carnauba wax. It is insoluble in water, dissolves well in boiling ethanol and presents itself as a solid white mass at room temperature.
Cerotic acid is used in cosmetic products as a viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer