Arachidic acid, 98%

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
11434167	5 g	5g
11424167	1 g	1g
11444167	25 g	25g

Product Code. 11434167 Supplier Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar Supplier No. A19616.06

Description

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

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 506-30-9
• Molecular Formula: C20H40O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 312.54
• MDL Number: MFCD00002755
• InChI Key: VKOBVWXKNCXXDE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: arachidic acid, eicosanoic acid, arachic acid, n-eicosanoic acid, arachidinic acid, arachidate, eicosanoate, unii-pqb8mjd4rb, pqb8mjd4rb, n-eicosanoate
• PubChem CID: 10467
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28822
• IUPAC Name: icosanoic acid
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O

• Melting Point: 74°C to 76°C
• Quantity: 5 g
• Merck Index: 14,764
• Solubility Information: Soluble in chloroform,ether,ethanol,and DMF. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 312.54
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Arachidic acid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Arachidic acid

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contain: Eicosanoic acid

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only