Nonatriacontanoic acid

Nonatriacontanoic acid

Names
Preferred IUPAC name Nonatriacontanoic acid
Other names Nonatriacontylic acid
Identifiers
CAS Number	121730-32-3  Y[ EPA ]
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	28678997
PubChem CID	14324898
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID90558949
InChI InChI=1S/C39H78O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24-25-26-27-28-29-30-31-32-33-34-35-36-37-38-39(40)41/h2-38H2,1H3,(H,40,41) Key: SDUXWTQRQALDFW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
Properties
Chemical formula	C39H78O2
Molar mass	579.051 g·mol−1
Hazards
GHS labelling: [1]
Hazard statements	H302, H315, H319, H335
Precautionary statements	P280, P305+P351+P338
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Nonatriacontanoic acid is a 39-carbon saturated fatty acid with the chemical formula CH₃(CH₂)₃₇COOH. ^{[2] [3] [4]} The acid is rare due to its longer carbon chain, imparting its distinct physical and chemical properties.

Synthesis

Synthetic methods

Nonatriacontanoic acid is typically produced by oxidizing long-chain alcohols or aldehydes. A standard approach utilizes nonatriacontanol as the starting material, employing strong oxidizers like potassium permanganate(KMnO₄) or chromium trioxide (CrO₃) in an acidic environment to drive the reaction. ^[5]

Industrial manufacturing

Commercially, the acid is often obtained by extracting and refining it from natural waxes, such as those derived from bees or plants. Key steps of the process include saponifying the waxes to break down esters, then followed by acidification to isolate the free fatty acid. ^[5]

Uses

The compound is used to produce various cosmetics, lubricants, and as a component in wax formulations. ^[5]

See also

• List of saturated fatty acids
• List of carboxylic acids

References

1. "Nonatriacontanoic acid | CymitQuimica". cymitquimica.com. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
2. Habtemariam, Solomon (17 May 2023). Basic Chemistry for Life Science Students and Professionals: Introduction to Organic Compounds and Drug Molecules. Royal Society of Chemistry. p. 257. ISBN   978-1-83767-108-3 . Retrieved 22 March 2025.
3. Oliveira, Gislane Lelis Vilela de; Fasano, Alessio; Taneja, Veena; Cardoso, Cristina Ribeiro De Barros (29 September 2021). Intestinal Dysbiosis in Inflammatory Diseases. Frontiers Media SA. p. 247. ISBN   978-2-88971-405-6 . Retrieved 22 March 2025.
4. "COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND USES FOR FREE FATTY ACID SCREENING OF CELLS AT SCALE" (PDF). Broad Institute. p. 21. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
5. "Buy Nonatriacontanoic acid | 121730-32-3 | BenchChem". benchchem.com. Retrieved 23 March 2025.

External links

The dictionary definition of nonatriacontanoic acid at Wiktionary