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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)8COOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
172.26
Beilstein:
1754556
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25
biological source
plant
Quality Level
vapor pressure
15 mmHg ( 160 °C)
Assay
≥98.0%
form
crystals
bp
268-270 °C (lit.)
mp
27-32 °C (lit.)
density
0.893 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
functional group
carboxylic acid
lipid type
saturated FAs
shipped in
ambient
storage temp.
room temp
SMILES string
CCCCCCCCCC(O)=O
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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General description
Decanoic acid is a ten-carbon, saturated fatty acid. It is present in palm kernel, coconut fat and in milk fat.
Application
Decanoic acid is used in the preparation of ammonium decanoate (a surfactant) and for the preparation of disperse phase.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Decanoic acid is helpful in the attenuation of oxidative stress. Decanoic acid in ketogenic diet is involved in mitochondrial biogenesis thereby enhancing the citrate synthase and complex I activity of electron transport chain.
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
296.6 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
147 °C - closed cup
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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