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Behenic Acid
An excellent thickener and stabilizer for many food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications. Salad, Mayonnaise, Cold drinks etc.
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Food Additive - emulsifier
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Used in the formulation of cosmetic and household cleaning products
Class
Fatty Acids & alcohols
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Thickeners, Surfactants
CAS Number
112-85-6
Trade Name
Docosanoic Acid; Behenic Acids 85% Flake
INCI
Behenic Acid
Market
Cosmetics & Personal Care
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Specialty Cleaning
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Cosmetic, Food, Nutritional
Formula
C22H44O2
Synonyms
Docosanoic acid; 1-Docosanoic acid; n-Docosanoic acid; n-Docosanoate
Behenic acid is a versatile fatty acid used in various industries:
Cosmetics and Personal Care: It is used as emollient, thickening agent, emulsifier and surfactant.
Food Industry: It is used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in food products.
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