Description of Decanoic acid

Detail of > 334-48-5

• CAS Number:
• 334-48-5
• Name:

• Decanoic acid

• Formula:
• C₁₀H₂₀O₂
• Molecular Structure:
• 
• Synonyms:
• FEMA No. 2364;Caprine acid;Kaprinsaeure;Emery 659;Neo-fat 10;n-Decanoic acid;n-Decoic acid;Caprynic acid;1-Nonanecarboxylic acid;Lunac 10-95;Decylic acid;C10;Estr-4-en-3-one,17-[(1-oxodecyl)oxy]-,(17a)-;Prifac 2906;Decanoic acid (natural);Hexacid 1095;Caprinic acid;C10 fatty acid;Decanoate;Decanoic Acid , Natural;NAA 102;Dekansaeure;Fatty acid(C10);n-Decylic acid;Prifac 296;
• Molecular Weight:
• 172.27
• EINECS:
• 206-376-4
• Density:
• 0.915 g/cm³
• Melting Point:
• 27-32 ¡ãC(lit.)
• Boiling Point:
• 269.6 ¡ãC at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point:
• 121.8 ¡ãC
• Solubility:
• 0.15 g/L (20 ¡ãC) in water
• Appearance:
• white crystals with an unpleasant odour
• Hazard Symbols:
• Xi
• Risk Codes:
• 36/37/38-36/38
• Safety:
• 26-36-37/39Details