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eicosanoic acid [¦ī·kə·sə¦nō·ik ′as·əd]
(organic chemistry) CH3(CH2)18COOH A white, crystalline, saturated fatty acid, melting at 75.4°C; a constituent of butter. Also known as arachic acid; arachidic acid. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | 5-4% Applications: clear shampoos, styling gels, leave-on sprays; suitable for cold process and clear systems Comments: Shampoo-friendly quat based on 18-methyl eicosanoic acid, primary lipid of hair surface; replenishes lipids lost to damage from chemical treatment or weathering; helps restore hair's natural hydrophobicity; surfactant-soluble, water-dispersable, easy to use. Electrical (current-voltage, or IV) measurements of crossbar devices containing eicosanoic acid exhibit a controllable, two-state switching behavior that is due to the presence of the molecular layer. A quaternized derivative of 18-methyl eicosanoic acid (18-MEA), the primary lipid found at the surface of healthy hair, Incroquat is shampoo friendly and helps restore the hair's natural hydrophobicity, according to Croda executives. |
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