Arachidic acid
Also known as: Eicosanoic acid, Icosanoic acid, n-Eicosanoic acid, Arachic acid, 1-Eicosanoic acid, NSC 93983
Arachidic acid (CAS 506-30-9) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C20H40O2 and a molecular weight of 312.530 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 74-76 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 376.4±5.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 169.7±12.5 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 506-30-9
- Jingsj CID
- J-26256-6
- Molecular Formula
- C20H40O2
- Molecular Weight
- 312.530 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 74-76 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling Point | 376.4±5.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 169.7±12.5 °C |
| Exact Mass | 312.302826 |
| PSA | 37.30000 |
| LogP | 9.28 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.457 |
| Additional Property | practically insoluble |
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Koppová I, et al. Analysis of fatty acid composition of anaerobic rumen fungi. Folia Microbiol (Praha). 2008;53(3):217-20. [2]. Martin SA, et al. The discovery and early structural studies of arachidonic acid. J Lipid Res. 2016 Jul;57(7):1126-32. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915900090 |
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| Summary | 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Arachidic acid?
The CAS number of Arachidic acid is 506-30-9.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Arachidic acid?
Arachidic acid has molecular formula C20H40O2 and molecular weight 312.530 g/mol.
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