Heptacosanoic acid

Heptacosanoic acid (CAS 7138-40-1), also known as carboceric acid or C27:0, is a saturated very-long-chain fatty acid used as a functional ingredient in food and personal care formulations.

Where is Heptacosanoic acid used?

• Cosmetic and personal care: emollient
• Creams, lotions and lip products: stabilizes oil-in-water systems and improves skin feel
• Food: reference standard and minor functional lipid component
• Fat-based systems: precise fatty acid profiling
• Nutritional research and biomarker studies: certified reference materials
• Wax-based systems such as solid lipstick bases and barrier creams: structural rigidity and moisture retention
• It serves as an emulsifier and moisturizing agent, contributing to texture, stability and skin-conditioning performance.

Commercial specifications

• Research-grade and high-purity analytical grades
• Purity typically 98% or above