About icosanoic acid
icosanoic acid (CAS 506-30-9) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C20H40O2 and a molecular weight of 312.5 g/mol. It has an InChIKey of VKOBVWXKNCXXDE-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Properties
- CAS Number
- 506-30-9
- Formula
- C20H40O2
- Molecular Weight
- 312.5 g/mol
- IUPAC Name
- icosanoic acid
- InChI Key
- VKOBVWXKNCXXDE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Also Known As
icosanoic acid is also known as Arachidic acid, EICOSANOIC ACID, Arachic acid, n-Eicosanoic acid, fatty acid 20:0, Arachidinic acid, among other names.
Description
Icosanoic acid is a C20 striaght-chain saturated fatty acid which forms a minor constituent of peanut (L. arachis) and corn oils. Used as an organic thin film in the production of liquid crystals for a wide variety of technical applications. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a long-chain fatty acid and a straight-chain saturated fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of an icosanoate.
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