Decanoic Acid

Product Name:

Decanoic acid

Synonyms:

Capric acid , AR,99%;acidedecanoique;Caprinsαure;Caprynic acid;caprynicacid;Decansαure;Decatoicacid;Decoic acid

CAS:

334-48-5

MF:

C10H20O2

MW:

172.26

EINECS:

206-376-4

Mol File:

334-48-5.mol

Melting point 

27-32 °C(lit.)

Boiling point 

268-270 °C(lit.)

density 

0.893 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

vapor pressure 

15 mm Hg ( 160 °C)

FEMA 

2364 | DECANOIC ACID

refractive index 

1.4169

Fp 

>230 °F

storage temp. 

Store below +30°C.

pka

4.79±0.10(Predicted)

form 

Crystalline Solid

color 

White

PH

4 (0.2g/l, H2O, 20℃)

Water Solubility 

0.15 g/L (20 º C)

Merck 

14,1758

JECFA Number

105

BRN 

1754556

Stability:

Stable. Incompatible with bases, reducing agents, oxidizing agents.

CAS DataBase Reference

334-48-5(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Decanoic acid(334-48-5)

EPA Substance Registry System

Decanoic acid (334-48-5)

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38-36/38

Safety Statements 

26-36-37/39

WGK Germany 

1

RTECS 

HD9100000

Hazard Note 

Irritant

TSCA 

Yes

HS Code 

29159080

Hazardous Substances Data

334-48-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

Toxicity

LD50 i.v. in mice: 129 ±5.4 mg/kg (Or, Wretlind)

Description

Decanoic acid (capric acid) is a saturated fatty acid with a 10-carbon backbone. It occurs naturally in coconut oils, palm kernel oil, and the milk of cow/goat.
Capric acid is most commonly used in the cosmetic and personal care, food/beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. It is also used as an intermediate in chemical syntheses. Furthermore, it is used in organic synthesis and in the manufacture of lubricants, greases, rubber, plastics, and dyes.

Chemical Properties

white crystals with an unpleasant odour

Raw materials

Lauric acid-->Coconut oil-->Litsea cubeba oil-->LAUREL OIL FROM LAURUS NOBILIS-->COCONUT OIL FATTY ACIDS

Preparation Products

TETRAKIS(DECYL)AMMONIUM BROMIDE-->Decanal-->Misoprostol-->Decylamine-->2-Nitroacetophenone-->SEBACIC ACID DI-N-OCTYL ESTER-->2-Undecanone-->Diisooctyl sebacate-->MONOCAPRYLIN-->Ethyl caprate-->Emollient for chewing gums-->Decanoyl/octanoyl-glycerides-->5-Decanolide