Behenyl behenate

Behenyl behenate (CAS 17671-27-1), also known as docosyl docosanoate, is a long-chain wax ester derived from behenic acid and behenyl alcohol.

Where is Behenyl behenate used?

• Personal care: builds body and texture in lipsticks, balms and solid emulsions
• Pharmaceutical topical creams and ointments: controlled consistency
• Film coatings and sustained-release tablets: plasticizing component for controlled delivery
• Color cosmetics: pigment dispersion and stabilisation of anhydrous pressed powders and stick formats
• It functions as a plasticizer, emulsifier and rheology modifier.

Good to know: Cosmetic-grade and pharmaceutical-grade specifications meet USP and Ph. Eur. purity requirements; technical grade is offered where pharmacopeial compliance is not required.

Commercial specifications

• USP and Ph. Eur. purity requirements
• Technical grade for non-pharmacopeial industrial use