CAS No. 112-85-6
Batch:
Purity:98
Chemical Structure
Check the
Behenic Acid
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| CAS Number | 112-85-6 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C22H44O2 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 340.58 | |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O |
Behenic Acid (docosanoic acid) is a long-chain saturated fatty acid that plays a key role in lipid metabolism and structural skin physiology. As an essential component incorporated into epidermal ceramides, it supports the formation of the skin permeability barrier. By replenishing essential cutaneous lipids, it helps restore natural skin oils and improve overall tissue hydration.
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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
4 mg/mL
(11.74 mM)
; Warmed with 60°C water bath
; Ultrasonicated
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.