Erucic Acid
High Concentration in Brassicaceae Seeds: Erucic acid is predominantly present in seeds of Brassicaceae plants such as rapeseed, mustard seed, and vegetable crops including kale, cabbage, and turnips.
Monounsaturated Omega-9 Fatty Acid: This fatty acid exhibits beneficial nutritional characteristics as a monounsaturated omega-9 compound.
Natural Plant Source: Sourced from renewable plant materials, it represents an environmentally sustainable ingredient.
Diverse Industrial Applications: Erucic acid finds utility across multiple sectors including biochemical research and the manufacturing of specialized oil products.
Erucic acid, chemically identified as cis-13-docosenoic acid, is a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid that occurs naturally in high concentrations within seeds of Brassicaceae family plants, including rapeseed, mustard seed, and vegetable crops such as kale, cabbage, and turnips.
This compound (CAS 112-86-7) serves multiple industrial functions across various sectors. It is employed in chemical engineering for producing specialized lubricants, synthetic fibers, and industrial auxiliaries; in cosmetic formulations to improve product texture; in food processing as a regulated additive; in biochemical investigations as a research material; and in marine applications for corrosion prevention. Additional uses include chemical fiber processing aids, industrial lubricants, and components in personal protective equipment, where it maintains consistent performance characteristics.
Erucic Acid Chemical Properties
Melting point | 28-32 °C (lit.) |
Boiling point | 358 °C/400 mmHg (lit.) |
density | 0,86 g/cm3 |
refractive index | nD45 1.4534; nD65 1.44794 |
Fp | 265°C/15mm |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
pka | 4.78±0.10(Predicted) |
form | Solid |
color | White to Off-White |
biological source | synthetic (organic) |
Merck | 14,3674 |
BRN | 1728049 |
LogP | 9.459 (est) |
CAS DataBase Reference | 112-86-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | Erucic acid(112-86-7) |
EPA Substance Registry System | 13-Docosenoic acid, (13Z)- (112-86-7) |
Safety Information
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 26-36 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | JR1280000 |
F | 10-23 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29161900 |
Hazardous Substances Data | 112-86-7(Hazardous Substances Data) |
