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Decanoic acid is a saturated fatty acid with the formula CH3(CH2)8COOH. Applications for this compound include use in organic/chemical synthesis and the manufacture of perfumes, lubricants, greases, rubber, dyes, plastics, food additives, and pharmaceuticals.
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Decanoic acid, sodium salt (sodium decanoate) is the sodium salt of decanoic (capric) acid supplied as a white to off-white powder. It is water-soluble and commonly used as a biochemical reagent and formulation excipient where it acts as a penetration enhancer to increase drug absorption; it also has antibacterial properties useful in preservative and cosmetic applications.
High purity (manufacturer-reported) suitable for research and formulation use.
Water-soluble sodium salt for easy incorporation into aqueous systems.
Acts as a penetration enhancer to improve absorption across biological membranes.
Exhibits antibacterial properties useful for preservative applications.
Available in small pack sizes for laboratory research.
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Decanoic acid sodium (sodium decanoate) is the sodium salt of the medium-chain fatty acid decanoic (capric) acid. It is a white to off-white, water-soluble solid used in biochemical and pharmaceutical research as a penetration enhancer and for formulation testing where antimicrobial properties are relevant.
High purity (99.92%).
Molecular formula C10H19NaO2 and molecular weight 194.25.
White to off-white solid, water soluble.
Available in small pack sizes suitable for laboratory use (5 g, 25 g, 50 g).
Used as a penetration enhancer to increase absorption across biological membranes.
Exhibits antimicrobial activity useful for preservative and formulation studies.
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