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Decanoic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11442517
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Product Code. 11442517

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A14788.0B

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Description

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.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 334-48-5
Molecular Formula C10H20O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 172.268
MDL Number MFCD00004441
InChI Key GHVNFZFCNZKVNT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym capric acid, n-decanoic acid, n-capric acid, decylic acid, caprinic acid, decoic acid, n-decylic acid, n-decoic acid, 1-nonanecarboxylic acid, caprynic acidShow MoreShow Less
PubChem CID 2969
ChEBI CHEBI:30813
IUPAC Name decanoic acid
SMILES CCCCCCCCCC(=O)O

Specifications

pH 4
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 1000 g
Flash Point 147°C (296°F)
Chemical Name or Material Decanoic acid
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Lot Number Certificate Type Date Catalog Number
Lot Number10251960 Certificate TypeCertificate of Analysis Date19/08/2024 Catalog NumberA14788.0I,A14788.0B,A14788.30
Lot Number10243907 Certificate TypeCertificate of Analysis Date13/10/2022 Catalog NumberA14788.0I,A14788.0B,A14788.30
Lot Number10239156 Certificate TypeCertificate of Analysis Date12/04/2022 Catalog NumberA14788.0I,A14788.0B,A14788.30
Lot NumberF2411C Certificate TypeCertificate of Analysis Date22/11/2021 Catalog NumberA14788.0I,A14788.0B,A14788.30
Lot NumberN003455 Certificate TypeCertificate of Analysis Date22/11/2021 Catalog NumberA14788.0I,A14788.0B,A14788.30

Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Decanoic acid
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P362-Take off contaminated clothing.
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  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Decanoic acid
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