cetyl behenate
docosanoic acid, hexadecyl ester
Identification
| Name | cetyl behenate |
| IUPAC | hexadecyl docosanoate |
| CAS Number | 42233-11-4 |
| FDA UNII | WFM51TRO3E |
| Molecular Formula | C38 H76 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 565.02212000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J278.365G |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Soluble in | water, 2.736e-013 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | skin conditioning |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| 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 | cosmetic ingredient for skin conditioning |
| Recommendation for cetyl behenate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for cetyl behenate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
docosanoic acid, hexadecyl ester
hexadecyl docosanoate
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