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Decanoic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number AAA1478830
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334-48-5
C10H20O2
172.268
MFCD00004441
GHVNFZFCNZKVNT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
capric acid, n-decanoic acid, n-capric acid, decylic acid, caprinic acid, decoic acid, n-decylic acid, n-decoic acid, 1-nonanecarboxylic acid, caprynic acid
2969
CHEBI:30813
decanoic acid
CCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
334-48-5
C10H20O2
172.268
MFCD00004441
GHVNFZFCNZKVNT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
capric acid, n-decanoic acid, n-capric acid, decylic acid, caprinic acid, decoic acid, n-decylic acid, n-decoic acid, 1-nonanecarboxylic acid, caprynic acid
2969
CHEBI:30813
decanoic acid
CCCCCCCCCC(=O)O

Decanoic acid is used in perfumes, resins, lubricants, greases, dyes, plastics, pharmaceuticals and food additives. It is involved in the preparation of wetting agents and sodium deconate, which is an active component in soap. It is also used as a plasticizer and as an absorption enhancer in guinea pig skin experiments. Further, it is employed in the generation of esters for artificial fruit flavors. In addition to this, it is used in agricultural chemicals, lubricant additives and surface active agents.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Decanoic acid is used in perfumes, resins, lubricants, greases, dyes, plastics, pharmaceuticals and food additives. It is involved in the preparation of wetting agents and sodium deconate, which is an active component in soap. It is also used as a plasticizer and as an absorption enhancer in guinea pig skin experiments. Further, it is employed in the generation of esters for artificial fruit flavors. In addition to this, it is used in agricultural chemicals, lubricant additives and surface active agents.

Solubility
Soluble in acetone, benzene, chloroform, carbon disulfide, ethyl ether, ethanol, dilute nitric acid and most organic solvents. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with bases, reducing agents and oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point 29°C to 33°C
Boiling Point 268°C to 270°C
Assay Percent Range 99%
Beilstein 1754556
Merck Index 14,1758
Solubility Information Soluble in acetone,benzene,chloroform,carbon disulfide,ethyl ether,ethanol,dilute nitric acid and most organic solvents. Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight 172.27
Percent Purity 99%
Density 0.893
Quantity 250 g
Flash Point 147°C (296°F)
Chemical Name or Material Decanoic Acid
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Hazard Category H315-H319
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statement P264b-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P362
EINECSNumber 206-376-4
RTECSNumber HD9100000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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