erucic acid

Description

erucic acid is identified by CAS 112-86-7, molecular formula C22H42O2 and molecular weight 338.32 g/mol. UNII 075441GMF2; ChEBI 28792; InChIKey DPUOLQHDNGRHBS-KTKRTIGZSA-N. Boiling Point: 265 °C at 15 mm Hg; Melting Point: 33.8 °C; Melting Point: 33.5 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	112-86-7
PubChem CID	5281116
Molecular formula	C22H42O2
Molecular weight	338.32 g/mol
IUPAC name	(Z)-docos-13-enoic acid
InChIKey	DPUOLQHDNGRHBS-KTKRTIGZSA-N
UNII (FDA)	075441GMF2
ChEBI ID	CHEBI:28792

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	338.6
XLogP3	8.7
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	19
Exact Mass	338.318480578
Monoisotopic Mass	338.318480578
Topological Polar Surface Area	37.3
Heavy Atom Count	24
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	265 °C at 15 mm Hg
Melting Point	33.8 °C
Melting Point	33.5 °C
Density	0.860 at 55 °C/4 °C
Vapor Pressure	0.00000115 [mmHg]

Physical description & handling notes

• Large Crystals; Other Solid; Liquid
• Solid; mp = 33.8 deg C; [Merck Index] Fine white crystals; [MSDSonline]
• Liquid
• Needles from alcohol
• Iodine value 74.98; neutralization value 165.72; bp: 381.5 °C (decomp) at 760 mm hg; 358.8 °C at 400 mm Hg; 314.4 °C at 100 mm Hg; 206.7 °C at 1.0 mm Hg
• Soluble in ethanol, carbon tetrachloride; very soluble in ethyl ether, methanol

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	CIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Erucic Acid) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review)
GHS notification summary	38.9% (28 / 72)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	38.9% (28 / 72)
Reported hazard statements	H315 (61.1%), H319 (59.7%), H335 (56.9%)

Documented Uses

• Isolated from the fats and oils of mustard seed, rapeseed, and crambe seed; [Hawley] Used as lubricant additive and chemical intermediate; [HSDB]
• Textiles (Fiber & Fabric Manufacturing) [Category: Industry]
• LUBRICANT ADDITIVE; CHEM INT FOR EURCAMIDE, STEARYLEURCAMIDE & DIBASIC ACIDS; POLYETHYLENE FILM ADDITIVE; WATER RESISTANT NYLON ADDITIVE
• Preparation of dibasic acids and other chemicals, polyethylene-film additive, water-resistant nylon.
• Paints, lacquers and varnishes industry, polymer industry, textile processing industry ...
• Processing aids not otherwise specified

Synonyms

ERUCIC ACID; 112-86-7; (Z)-Docos-13-enoic acid; cis-13-Docosenoic acid; 13-cis-Docosenoic acid; Hystrene 2290; 13-Docosenoic acid, (Z)-; 13-Docosenoic acid, (13Z)-; 13Z-docosenoic acid; Prifrac 2990; Z-13-Docosenoic acid; delta13-cis-Docosenoic acid; DTXSID8026931; (13Z)-Docosenoic acid; C22:1n-9; DTXCID706931

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of erucic acid?

CAS 112-86-7; molecular formula C22H42O2; molecular weight 338.32 g/mol.

What other names is erucic acid known by?

ERUCIC ACID, 112-86-7, (Z)-Docos-13-enoic acid, cis-13-Docosenoic acid, 13-cis-Docosenoic acid, Hystrene 2290.

What is the regulatory status of erucic acid?

Documented regulatory listings: CIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Erucic Acid) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review).

Is erucic acid classified as hazardous?

38.9% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (28 of 72).

What are the key physical properties of erucic acid?

Boiling Point: 265 °C at 15 mm Hg; Melting Point: 33.8 °C; Melting Point: 33.5 °C; Density: 0.860 at 55 °C/4 °C.

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