Erucic Acid (112-86-7)

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Technical profile of Erucic Acid, a high-purity raw chemical material supplied by Triveni Chemicals for industrial manufacturing and laboratory synthesis.

Erucic Acid is a long-chain, monounsaturated fatty acid with a chemical formula C22H42O2. It is a colorless to pale yellow oily liquid with a faint odor. Erucic Acid is primarily derived from plant oils such as rapeseed and mustard, where it is present in high concentrations. It is soluble in organic solvents but insoluble in water, and it has a relatively high melting point for a fatty acid.

Erucic Acid is used in various industrial applications, particularly in the production of lubricants, plasticizers, and surfactants. It is a precursor in the manufacturing of erucamide, which is used as a slip agent in plastics and as a lubricant in food processing. Additionally, it is employed in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, including corrosion inhibitors and high-performance coatings. Although its use in food products has been restricted due to health concerns, it is widely utilized in industrial and manufacturing sectors.