Adrenic acid
CAS 28874-58-0
Formula C22H36O2
MW 332.52 g/mol
Oils, Fats & Waxes Pharmaceuticals & HealthcareFood & NutritionPersonal Care & CosmeticsBiotechnology & Life Sciences Antioxidant & StabilizerHumectant & Moisturizing
Description
Adrenic Acid (CAS 28874-58-0), also known as Adrenate and abbreviated as 22:4 n-6, is a long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid belonging to the omega-6 series. It carries no assigned E-code and is commercially referenced as Docosatetraenoic Acid in technical and scientific literature.
In pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations, Adrenic Acid functions as an antioxidant stabilizer, helping to protect lipid-based matrices from oxidative degradation. In personal care applications, it acts as a humectant by attracting and retaining moisture within the skin barrier, making it relevant to emollient and skin-conditioning product development.
Adrenic Acid is supplied as an oil-phase material suitable for lipid formulation work in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic contexts. Procurement teams should verify supplier documentation against applicable REACH registration requirements and request certificates of analysis confirming fatty acid profile and purity. Packaging formats typically follow standard chemical liquid conventions.
In pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations, Adrenic Acid functions as an antioxidant stabilizer, helping to protect lipid-based matrices from oxidative degradation. In personal care applications, it acts as a humectant by attracting and retaining moisture within the skin barrier, making it relevant to emollient and skin-conditioning product development.
Adrenic Acid is supplied as an oil-phase material suitable for lipid formulation work in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic contexts. Procurement teams should verify supplier documentation against applicable REACH registration requirements and request certificates of analysis confirming fatty acid profile and purity. Packaging formats typically follow standard chemical liquid conventions.
Physical Properties
| Boiling Point | 161-164.5 °C @ Press: 0.07 Torr |
| Density | 0.9220 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Color | Colourless |
| Form | Oil |
Trade & Regulatory
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 3 |
Other Names
Docosatetraenoic Acid(7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z)-docosa-7,10,13,16-tetraenoic acidAdrenate7,10,13,16-Docosatetraenoateall-cis-docosa-7,10,13,16-tetraenoic acidAdrenic Acid (22:4, n-6)
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