Arachidic acid
Agent Name
Arachidic acid
Alternative Name
Eicosanoic acid
CAS Number
506-30-9
Formula
C20-H40-O2
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Arachic acid; Icosanoic acid; n-Eicosanoic acid; Eicosanoic acid; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Fatty Acids and Fats
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White crystalline flakes; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Fatty acid present in peanut oil, vegetable oil, fish oil, etc.; [Merck Index] "Arachidic acid, also called eicosanoic acid, is the saturated fatty acid with a 20 carbon chain. It is as a minor constituent of peanut oil (1.1%–1.7%) and corn oil (3%)." [Wikipedia]
Comments
n-Alkyl carboxylic acids: Category members demonstrate low acute oral, dermal, and inhalation toxicity; Low potential to cause skin sensitization; Low repeated-dose toxicity; Low or no reproductive or developmental toxicity; [EPA ChAMP: Hazard Characterization] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
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