Arachidic Acid PurCert Secondary Working Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

PurCert


Properties

Vapour pressure < 0.001 hPa at 25 °C
Water Solubility 0.044 g/l at 33 °C
Assay Purity >=98%
Refractive index n20/D 1.4250
B pt. 328 °C
M pt. 74-76 °C
Density 0.824 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H315,H319
Precautionary Statement  P264 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P332 + P313 - P337 + P313
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29159099
Flash point 110 °C
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids

Description

Application
Arachidic acid is used in the production of cosmetics lubricants and surfactants as well as in research related to lipid chemistry.

Purpose
Its purpose is to act as an emollient and stabilizing agent in formulations and as a reference compound in biochemical studies.

General Description
Arachidic acid is a 20-carbon saturated fatty acid with a straight hydrocarbon chain making it solid at room temperature and relatively stable against oxidation.