lignoceric acid
tetracosanoic acid
Identification
| Name | lignoceric acid |
| IUPAC | tetracosanoic acid |
| CAS Number | 557-59-5 |
| EINECS | 209-180-7 |
| FDA UNII | RK3VCW5Y1L |
| Molecular Formula | C24 H48 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 368.64496000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002810 |
| Nikkaji Number | J11.350F |
| Beilstein | 1728237 |
| XlogP3 | 10.70 (est) |
Regulatory
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | lignoceric acid |
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 84.00 to 85.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 405.90 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Flash Point | 360.00 °F. TCC ( 182.20 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 11.400 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 5.928e-006 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | indirect food additives: adhesives and components of coatings |
| Recommendation for lignoceric acid usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for lignoceric acid flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
tetracosanoic acid
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