Arachidic acid is used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, soaps, cosmetics, and food packaging because of its surfactant-like properties. Arachidic acid is a saturated fatty acid with a 20 carbon chain. Diets rich in saturated fats like arachidic acid are associated with increased levels of serum low density lipoproteins.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Aplicaciones
El ácido araquídico se utiliza en la fabricación de productos farmacéuticos, jabones, cosméticos y envases de alimentos debido a sus propiedades de surfactante. El ácido araquídico es un ácido graso saturado con una cadena de 20 carbonos. Las dietas ricas en grasas saturadas, como el ácido araquídico, se asocian con un aumento de los niveles de lipoproteínas séricas de baja densidad.
Solubilidad
Soluble en cloroformo, éter, etanol y DMF. No soluble en agua.
Notas
Mantener el recipiente bien cerrado. Almacénese lejos de los agentes oxidantes.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Jianping Yang.; Fiona C. Meldrum.; Janos H. Fendler. Epitaxial Growth of Size-Quantized Cadmium Sulfide Crystals Under Arachidic Acid Monolayers. J. Phys. Chem. 1995, 95, (15), 5500-5504
- K. Kjaer.; J. Als-Nielsen.; C. A. Helm.; P. Tippman-Krayer.; H. Moehwald. Synchrotron x-ray diffraction and reflection studies of arachidic acid monolayers at the air-water interface. J. Phys. Chem. 1989, 93, (8), 3200-3206