Octacosanoic acid

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  • CAT Number: R071439
  • CAS Number: 506-48-9
  • Molecular Formula: C28H56O2
  • Molecular Weight: 424.74
  • Purity: ≥95%
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Octacosanoic acid(Cat No.:R071439), also known as stearic acid C28 or hexacosanoic acid, is a long-chain fatty acid with 28 carbon atoms. It occurs naturally in certain plant and animal fats and is used in various industrial applications. In the cosmetic industry, octacosanoic acid is used in formulations for its emulsifying and thickening properties. It has also been investigated for its potential health benefits, including its role in regulating cholesterol levels and improving lipid metabolism. Additionally, it is explored for its possible use in anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial treatments.


CAS Number 506-48-9
Molecular Formula C28H56O2
Purity ≥95%
IUPAC Name octacosanoic acid
InChI InChI=1S/C28H56O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24-25-26-27-28(29)30/h2-27H2,1H3,(H,29,30)
InChIKey UTOPWMOLSKOLTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
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