Catalog Number
AFF2017
Product Name
Capric acid
Structure
Capric acid
CAS Number
334-48-5
IUPAC Name
decanoic acid
Synonyms
1-Decanoic Acid; 1-Nonanecarboxylic Acid; Capric Acid; Caprinic Acid; Caprynic Acid; Decoic Acid; Decylic Acid; Emery 659; Lunac 10-95; Lunac 10-98; Lunac 10-98E; NAA 102; NSC 5025; Prifac 2906; Prifac 296; n-Capric Acid; n-Decanoic Acid; n-Decoic Acid; n-Decylic Acid
Molecular Formula
C10H20O2
Molecular Weight
172.27
Appearance
White to Off-White Solid
Purity
98%
Density
0.893 g/mL at 25°C (lit.)
Solubility
Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Melting Point
27-32°C (lit.)
Boiling Point
268-270°C (lit.)
Storage
Keep tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
Description
Decanoic acid is used in manufacturing of esters for artificial fruit flavors and perfumes.
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C10H20O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10(11)12/h2-9H2,1H3,(H,11,12)
InChI Key
GHVNFZFCNZKVNT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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