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| Decanoic acid | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Systematic name | Decanoic acid |
| Other names | Capric acid n-capric acid n-decanoic acid decylic acid n-decylic acid |
| Molecular formula | C10H20O2 |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCC(=O)O |
| Molar mass | 172 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystals with strong smell |
| CAS number | 334-48-5 |
| Properties | |
| Density and phase | ? g/cm3, ? |
| Solubility in water | immiscible |
| Melting point | 31 °C (? K) |
| Boiling point | 269 °C (? K) |
| Acidity (pKa) | ? |
| Chiral rotation | ?° |
| Viscosity | ? cP at ? °C |
| Hazards | |
| MSDS | Safety (MSDS) data for decanoic acid |
| Main hazards | Medium toxin, may cause respiratory irritation, may be toxic on ingestion or skin contact |
| NFPA 704 | |
| Flash point | 112 °C |
| R/S statement | R: 36,38 S: 24,25,26,36,37,39 |
| RTECS number | ? |
| Related compounds | |
| Related compounds | decanol decanal |
| Related fatty acids | caprylic acid lauric acid |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Chemical infobox | |
Industrially, it's used in organic synthesis, the manufacture of perfume, medicine, lubrication, grease, rubber and dye, plastics, greases and lubricants, food additives and pharmaceuticals.
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