Behenic acid (inci)

Synonym(s)

Behenic acid; n-docosanoic acid

Definition
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Behenic acid (n-docosanoic acid) is a saturated higher fatty acid. The monocarboxylic acid behenic acid is found in various plants and vegetable oils (e.g. peanuts, rapeseed, semen moringae) and is usually bound in its natural form as glycerol ester.

In cosmetic products the saturated acid serves as emulsifier.