OriginDerived from rapeseed oil or synthesized from oleic acid through chemical modification. Produced through catalytic isomerization or synthesis from long-chain fatty acid precursors.
Erucic acid is a docosenoic acid having a cis- double bond at C-13. It is found particularly in brassicas - it is a major component of mustard and rapeseed oils and is produced by broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, and wallflowers. It is a conjugate acid of an erucate.
Solubility Soluble in ethanol, carbon tetrachloride; very soluble in ethyl ether, methanol
Formula
C22H42O2
Mol. Weight
338.60
CAS #
112-86-7
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid; Other Solid; Pellets or Large Crystals
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
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