Cosmetic Ingredients Erucic Acid / 13-Docosenoic Acid CAS 112-86-7

What is Erucic Acid ?

Erucic acid, scientifically known as 13-docosenoic acid, is primarily found in various plant oils, particularly in high concentrations in rapeseed oil and mustard oil.

Erucic acid is also present in smaller amounts in other oils such as olive oil and canola oil.

Erucic acid is used in various industrial applications, mainly as an intermediate for fine chemicals, used to make various surfactants, lubricants, plasticizers, emulsifiers, softeners, waterproofing agents, detergents, etc.