Nonacosanoic acid

Nonacosanoic acid (CAS 4250-38-8) is a long-chain saturated fatty acid with 29 carbon atoms, occurring naturally in plant waxes and certain biological matrices.

Where is Nonacosanoic acid used?

• Industry: rheology modifier and lubricant
• Personal care: texture control and film-forming properties in creams, balms, and waxy solid formats
• Coatings and adhesives: modifies surface wetting behavior and improves substrate adhesion in specialty formulations
• Food-grade applications include its use as a processing aid or surface modifier where long-chain fatty acid functionality is required under regulatory frameworks.

Good to know: Bulk availability is limited compared to more common even-chain fatty acids; most commonly sourced in smaller lot sizes for formulation development and research.

Commercial specifications

• Supply predominantly through specialty chemical and fine chemical distributors