Synonym(s)
behenic acid; Docosanoic acid
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Behenic acid is a saturated monocarboxylic acid (fatty acid) consisting of 22C atoms, which is not essential for humans. It is a component of numerous phospho- or sphingolipids. The acid is a component of peanut oil.
The salts and derivatives of behenic acid are called behenates (also docosanoates). They are also used in cosmetic applications with different properties.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer