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Decanoic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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.
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.
Specifications
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
250 g
Hazard Category
H315-H319
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statement
P264b-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P362
EINECSNumber
206-376-4
RTECSNumber
HD9100000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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