A salt or ester of behenic acid, used in cosmetics, lubricants, and industrial applications.
From 'behenic' (relating to behenic acid) + '-ate' (chemical suffix). Behenic acid is derived from ben oil seeds and named after the behen plant.
Behenate appears in your moisturizer, makeup, and industrial greases—it's one of those invisible chemistry words that describes substances you use daily, connecting ancient plant knowledge to modern chemistry.
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