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18-methyl Eicosanoic Acid

Item No. 11009

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Technical Information
Formal Name
18-methyl-eicosanoic acid
CAS Number
36332-93-1
Synonyms
  • Anteisoheneicosanoic Acid
  • FA 21:0
  • 18-MEA
Molecular Formula
C21H42O2
Formula Weight
326.6
Purity
≥95%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A crystalline solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 50 mg/mlDMSO: 30 mg/mlEthanol: 10 mg/ml
SMILES
CCC(C)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C21H42O2/c1-3-20(2)18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21(22)23/h20H,3-19H2,1-2H3,(H,22,23)
InChi Key
WSRCOZWDQPJAQT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    18-methyl Eicosanoic acid is a main component of the outer layer of the epicuticle of human hair and endows hydrophobicity to the outer hair surface. It is used as an additive to hair cosmetics due to its desirable conditioning effects.1

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Cundy, D.J., and Gurr, P.A. An improved synthesis of (±) 18 methyl eicosanoic acid. Org. Prep. Proced. Int. 32(5), 461-468 (2011).