hexacosanoic acid

Description

hexacosanoic acid · CAS 506-46-7 · C26H52O2. UNII D42CQN6P36. Melting Point: 88.5 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	506-46-7
PubChem CID	10469
Molecular formula	C26H52O2
IUPAC name	hexacosanoic acid
UNII (FDA)	D42CQN6P36

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	396.7
XLogP3	11.8
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	24
Exact Mass	396.396730897
Monoisotopic Mass	396.396730897
Topological Polar Surface Area	37.3
Heavy Atom Count	28
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Melting Point	88.5 °C

Physical description & handling notes

• White solid; [Acros Organics MSDS]
• Solid
• 205.3 Ų [M-H]- [CCS Type: DT; Buffer gas: N2; Sample Type: Human bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF); Dataset: Unambiguous Lipids]
• 201.57 Ų [M-H]- [CCS Type: TIMS; Method: single field calibrated]

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	CIR / INCI: Viscosity controlling
GHS notification summary	66.7% (2 / 3)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	66.7% (2 / 3)
Reported hazard statements	H315 (33.3%), H319 (33.3%), H335 (33.3%)

Documented Uses

• Hexacosanoic acid is most commonly found in beeswax and carnauba wax (Wikipedia). It is also an endogenously produced metabolite found in the human body.
• Cosmetics -> Viscosity controlling
• Acylcarnitine Hexacosanoylcarnitine
• Biosynthesis of unsaturated fatty acids
• Carnitine-acylcarnitine translocase deficiency

Synonyms

HEXACOSANOIC ACID; 506-46-7; Cerotic acid; Ceratinic acid; Ceric acid; Cerinic acid; n-Hexacosanoic acid; Cerylic acid; Cerotinic acid; D42CQN6P36; C26:0; NSC-4205; DTXSID7075050; CHEBI:31009; RefChem:785921; Very Long Chain Fatty Acid

Frequently Asked Questions

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

CAS 506-46-7; molecular formula C26H52O2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is hexacosanoic acid known by?

HEXACOSANOIC ACID, 506-46-7, Cerotic acid, Ceratinic acid, Ceric acid, Cerinic acid.

What is the regulatory status of hexacosanoic acid?

Documented regulatory listings: CIR / INCI: Viscosity controlling.

Is hexacosanoic acid classified as hazardous?

66.7% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (2 of 3).

What are the key physical properties of hexacosanoic acid?

Melting Point: 88.5 °C.

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