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C10 CAPRIC ACID

C10 Capric Acid is used in the manufacture of esters for artificial fruit flavors and perfumes.
C10 Capric Acid is also used as an intermediate in chemical syntheses.
C10 Capric Acid is used in organic synthesis and industrially in the manufacture of perfumes, lubricants, greases, rubber, dyes, plastics, food additives and pharmaceuticals.

CAS Number: 334-48-5
1002-62-6 (sodium salt)
EC Number: 206-376-4
CHEMICAL NAME: n-Decanoic Acid
Chemical formula: C10H20O2
Molar mass: 172.268 g·mol−1

SYNONYMS:
Decanoic acid, Caprinic acid, Caprynic acid, Decoic acid, Decylic acid, 1-Nonanecarboxylic acid, C10:0, Capric acid, n-Decanoic acid, n-Capric acid, Decoic acid, Decylic acid, Caprinic acid, n-Decylic acid, 1-Nonanecarboxylic acid, Caprynic acid, n-Decoic acid, Hexacid 1095, Econosan Acid Sanitizer, NSC 5025, Decanoic acid (natural), FEMA No. 2364, C10:0, Dekansaeure, Emery 659, Kaprinsaeure, CCRIS 4610, HSDB 2751, EINECS 206-376-4, UNII-4G9EDB6V73, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 128955, BRN 1754556, 4G9EDB6V73, Lead caprate, DTXSID9021554, Prifac 296, CHEBI:30813, AI3-04453, Prifac 2906, NSC-5025, MFCD00004441, Lunac 10-95, Lunac 10-98, PRIFAC-2906, DTXCID201554, PALMAC-99-10, NSC5025, caprynate, decoate, decylate, 4-02-00-01041 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), n-caprate, n-decoate, n-decylate, NCGC00091320-02, 1-nonanecarboxylate, Decanoic acid anion, DKA, CH3-(CH2)8-COOH, CH3-[CH2]8-COOH, Versatic 10, CAS-334-48-5, caprinsaure, decansaure, Decansaeure, Docansaure, Decatoic acid, 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C10 Capric Acid is a saturated medium-chain fatty acid commonly found in natural fats such as coconut oil and palm kernel oil.
C10 Capric Acid is usually present as part of triglycerides and can be isolated in relatively pure form.
Because C10 Capric Acid has 10 carbon atoms, it is often referred to by the prefix “C10.”

C10 Capric Acid, also known as decanoic acid or decylic acid, is a saturated fatty acid, medium-chain fatty acid (MCFA), and carboxylic acid.
C10 Capric Acid's formula is CH3(CH2)8COOH.
Salts and esters of decanoic acid are called caprates or decanoates.

The term C10 Capric Acid is derived from the Latin "caper / capra" (goat) because the sweaty, unpleasant smell of the compound is reminiscent of goats.
C10 Capric Acid, also known as Decanoic Acid, is a saturated medium-chain fatty acid with a distinctive fatty odour.

Found naturally in coconut oil and palm kernel oil, C10 Capric Acid’s primarily used in the production of esters for perfumes, synthetic lubricants, and as a building block in chemical synthesis.
C10 Capric Acid is a white crystalline solid with a rancid odor.

Melting point of C10 Capric Acid is 31.5 °C.
C10 Capric Acid is soluble in most organic solvents and in dilute nitric acid; non-toxic.
C10 Capric Acid is a C10, straight-chain saturated fatty acid.

C10 Capric Acid has a role as an antibacterial agent, an anti-inflammatory agent, a human metabolite, a volatile oil component, a plant metabolite and an algal metabolite.
C10 Capric Acid is a straight-chain saturated fatty acid and a medium-chain fatty acid.

C10 Capric Acid is a conjugate acid of a decanoate.
C10 Capric Acid derives from a hydride of a decane.
C10 Capric Acid is a solid.

C10 Capric Acid belongs to the straight chain fatty acids.
These are fatty acids with a straight aliphatic chain.
The proteins that C10 Capric Acid targets include furin, octanoyltransferase, 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase 1, peptostreptococcal albumin-binding protein, and putative uncharacterized protein tcp14.

C10 Capric Acid is a metabolite found in or produced by Escherichia coli.
C10 Capric Acid has been reported in Xerula pudens, Litsea glutinosa, and other organisms with data available.
C10 Capric Acid is a saturated medium-chain fatty acid with a 10-carbon backbone.

C10 Capric Acid is found naturally in the coconut and palm kernel oils as well as the milk of various mammals.
C10 Capric Acid is a member of the series of fatty acids found in oils and animal fats.
The names of Caproic, Caprylic, and C10 Capric Acids are all derived from the word caper (Latin: 'goat').

These are colorless light yellowish transparent oily liquids with unconfortable smells.
These are used in organic synthesis, manufacture of perfume, medicine, lubricating grease, rubber and dye.
C10 Capric Acid, C10, also known as Decanoic Acid, is a straight chain saturated fatty acid with a 10-carbon atom backbone derived from 100% coconut oil.

C10 Capric Acid is a short-chain, saturated acid occurring naturally in palm and coconut oils, as well as certain types of milk.
Also known as C10 fatty acid and decanoic acid, C10 Capric Acid is commonly derived from both vegetable and animal sources.
C10 Capric Acid is a medium chain fatty acid (MCFA) with unique free flowing characteristics and a broad-spectrum antimicrobial acitivity.

C10 Capric Acid is a type of nutrient that belongs to a big family of nutrients called fatty acids.
Fatty acids are like building blocks that our bodies use for different things.
C10 Capric Acid specifically is made from natural sources like coconut oil and palm kernel oil.

It's kind of like how you make lemonade from lemons - C10 Capric Acid is made from these oils.
Fatty acids, including C10 Capric Acid, come in different sizes and shapes, just like Lego pieces.
C10 Capric Acid is one of the smaller Lego pieces in the fatty acid family.

C10 Capric Acid's a bit like having small bricks and big bricks when you're building something with Legos.
Each size does different jobs in our bodies, but C10 Capric Acid is one of the smaller ones.

So, think of C10 Capric Acid as a tiny piece of a puzzle that our bodies need to work properly.
C10 Capric Acid's derived from natural oils like coconut and palm kernel oil, and it's part of a bigger group of nutrients called fatty acids that help our bodies in various ways.

USES and APPLICATIONS of C10 CAPRIC ACID:
C10 Capric Acid is used for a variety of industrial and manufacturing processes.
C10 Capric Acid is used in a wide range of industries — including food, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and chemical manufacturing — because of its acidic, antimicrobial, and surfactant properties.

Emerging & Research Areas: Studied for potential roles in nutrition and metabolism (e.g., ketogenic diets) because C10 Capric Acid is a medium-chain fatty acid.
We offer our C10 Capric Acid as a soluble liquid and can be used in any process in which a conventional, animal-based product is typically employed.

C10 Capric Acid is commonly used as an artificial flavor in food, as a natural antimicrobial sanitizer in food processing plants and certain personal care products, and as a solubilizer for mineral oil.
C10 Capric Acid is also used as an agent for organic synthesis in many manufacturing processes, as well as an ester that facilitates the absorption of certain drugs into fatty tissue.

Lubricants and Greases: C10 Capric Acid is used Manufacture of Lubricating Grease.
Metal Working Fluids: C10 Capric Acid is used Solubilizer for Mineral Oils.
Plastics: C10 Capric Acid is used in Plasticizers.

Rubber: C10 Capric Acid is used in the Manufacture of Synthetic Rubber.
Textiles: C10 Capric Acid is used in Textile Treatments and the Manufacture of Dyes.
C10 Capric Acid is used in the manufacture of esters for artificial fruit flavors and perfumes.

C10 Capric Acid is also used as an intermediate in chemical syntheses.
C10 Capric Acid is used in organic synthesis and industrially in the manufacture of perfumes, lubricants, greases, rubber, dyes, plastics, food additives and pharmaceuticals.

Raw Material Used: C10 Capric Acid is used refined bleached deodorized (RBD) coconut oil.
Process Used: C10 Capric Acid is used fat splitting – break down of fat and oil to produce glycerine and fatty acid, fractional distillation – separation of fatty acid mixtures into individual components (one which is C10 Capric Acid) by heating.

Product Uses of C10 Capric Acid: manufacture of esters in the production of perfumes and artificial flavorings, antimicrobial ingredient.
Key applications of C10 Capric Acid: Production of esters,
Plasticisers, Lubricants, Perfumery and flavourings, Intermediate in surfactants.

C10 Capric Acid is used to make esters for perfumes and fruit flavors and as an intermediate for food-grade additives.
As a medium-chain fatty acid, C10 Capric Acid, also known as Decanoic Acid or C10 Acid, is a versatile compound that finds significant use across a host of industries – personal care, food and beverage, perfumery, and several industrial applications.

In personal care, C10 Capric Acid takes center stage as a crucial ingredient in skin and hair care products.
C10 Capric Acid's unique properties contribute to the moisturizing, smoothing, and rejuvenating effects that consumers seek.
Moreover, in cosmetics, C10 Capric Acid lends a velvety texture and ensures the even spread of products, making it a go-to choice for many cosmetics manufacturers.

In the food and beverage industry, C10 Capric Acid acts as a potent food additive and flavor enhancer.
As an additive, C10 Capric Acid improves the texture and extends the shelf life of products.
As a flavor enhancer, C10 Capric Acid adds a unique touch to the taste profile, creating a distinctive culinary experience.

The perfume industry values C10 Capric Acid for its role in ester production and as a fragrance enhancer.
The esters derived from C10 Capric Acid have sweet, fruity aromas, making them ideal for crafting exquisite fragrances.
C10 Capric Acid also enhances the longevity and projection of fragrances.

C10 Capric Acid’s industrial applications are wide-ranging.
As a lubricant component, C10 Capric Acid helps reduce friction and increase efficiency, extending the life of machinery.
In detergents, C10 Capric Acid boosts cleaning power, ensuring optimal results.

-Pharmaceuticals use of C10 Capric Acid:
Caprate ester prodrugs of various pharmaceuticals are available.
Since C10 Capric Acid is a fatty acid, forming a salt or ester with a drug will increase its lipophilicity and its affinity for adipose tissue.

Since distribution of a drug from fatty tissue is usually slow, one may develop a long-acting injectable form of a drug (called a depot injection) by using its caprate form.
Some examples of drugs available as a caprate ester include nandrolone (as nandrolone decanoate), fluphenazine (as fluphenazine decanoate), bromperidol (as bromperidol decanoate), and haloperidol (as haloperidol decanoate).

-Feed additives solution for:
Stimulating a healthy gut function.
Supporting animal performance and feed conversion ratio (FCR).
Inhibiting the growth of pathogens, gram negative & gram positive bacteria.
Mould control, animal feed preservative.
Enhancing animal feed safety and hygiene.
Synergistic potential when combined with: short and medium chain fatty acids (MCFA).

-Personal Care uses of C10 Capric Acid:
Natural Antimicrobial Ingredient.
C10 Capric Acid acts as an Emulsifier and emollient.

-Food and Beverage uses of C10 Capric Acid:
Natural Antimicrobial Ingredient in Sanitizers for Food Contact Surfaces and Equipment, Particularly in Meat Processing Plants, Breweries and Wineries.
C10 Capric Acid is also Used in Animal Feed.

-Industrial & Chemical Uses of C10 Capric Acid:
Starting material for esters used in perfumes, artificial flavors, and cosmetics.
Intermediate in organic synthesis (acylation, esterification).
Production of lubricants, greases, and plasticizers.
Ingredient in rubber, dyes, and plastics manufacturing.

-Food and Personal Care uses of C10 Capric Acid:
C10 Capric Acid is used in food flavoring and as a preservative agent in specific formulations.
C10 Capric Acid is used in soaps, lotions, and emulsifiers in personal care products.

CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS of C10 CAPRIC ACID:
C10 Capric Acid is a carboxylic acid with a long saturated hydrocarbon chain.
C10 Capric Acid can form salts (caprates) and esters (e.g., decanoates) with alcohols and metals, which are widely used in flavorings, lubricants, surfactants, and cosmetic formulations.
C10 Capric Acid is stable under normal storage conditions but can react with strong bases and oxidizing agents.

BENEFITS AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES of C10 CAPRIC ACID:
Medium-chain fatty acids like C10 Capric Acid are often used for rapid energy metabolism in biochemical contexts.
Its antimicrobial properties make C10 Capric Acid useful in food preservation and sanitizing applications.
C10 Capric Acid derivatives can improve solubility and texture in cosmetic formulations.

CHARACTERISTICS of C10 CAPRIC ACID:
Acme-Hardesty offers C10 Capric Acid in drums and isotanks, and it has a shelf life of up to one year from the date of manufacture.
C10 Capric Acid is a pale liquid with a strong smell.
C10 Capric Acid is FG-certified for use in food products and tested to AOCS standards to ensure uniform quality and characteristics.
C10 Capric Acid is not tested on animals and contains no peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, grain, dairy, eggs or fish.
As with all of our products, we strive to manufacture our C10 Capric Acid in the eco-friendliest manner possible.
Learn more about our sustainability commitment.

OCCURRENCE of C10 CAPRIC ACID:
C10 Capric Acid occurs naturally in coconut oil (about 10%) and palm kernel oil (about 4%), otherwise it is uncommon in typical seed oils.
C10 Capric Acid is found in the milk of various mammals and to a lesser extent in other animal fats.
Two other acids are named after goats: caproic acid (a C6:0 fatty acid) and caprylic acid (a C8:0 fatty acid).
Along with C10 Capric Acid, these total 15% in goat milk fat.

INDUSTRIES of C10 CAPRIC ACID:
*Cosmetics and Personal Care.
*Food Additives.
*Fragrance.
*Lubricants.
*Plastics and Polymers.
*Chemical Manufacturing.

ALTERNATIVE PARENTS of C10 CAPRIC ACID:
*Straight chain fatty acids
*Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives
*Carboxylic acids
*Organic oxides
*Hydrocarbon derivatives
*Carbonyl compounds

SUBSTITUENTS of C10 CAPRIC ACID:
*Medium-chain fatty acid
*Straight chain fatty acid
*Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
*Carboxylic acid
*Carboxylic acid derivative
*Organic oxygen compound
*Organic oxide
*Hydrocarbon derivative
*Organooxygen compound
*Carbonyl group
*Aliphatic acyclic compound

WHAT DOES C10 CAPRIC ACID DO IN A FORMULATION?
*Cleansing
*Emulsifying
*Masking
*Surfactant
*Perfuming

PRODUCTION of C10 CAPRIC ACID:
C10 Capric Acid can be prepared from oxidation of the primary alcohol decanol by using chromium trioxide (CrO3) oxidant under acidic conditions.
Neutralization of C10 Capric Acid or saponification of its triglyceride esters with sodium hydroxide yields sodium caprate, CH3(CH2)8CO−2Na+.
This salt is a component of some types of soap.

HEALTH BENEFITS of C10 CAPRIC ACID:
C10 Capric Acid, also known as C10:0, is a nutrient that offers various health benefits.
C10 Capric Acid plays a role in supporting our body's immune system by fighting off harmful bacteria and viruses.

This can help improve overall gut health and digestion.
In the body, C10 Capric Acid interacts with different organs such as the liver to support detoxification processes.
C10 Capric Acid also aids in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels which are important for heart health.

Consuming foods rich in C10 Capric Acid may help address or improve conditions like digestive issues and inflammation due to its antimicrobial properties.
Additionally, C10 Capric Acid supports brain function by providing energy to nerve cells.
Overall, including C10 Capric Acid in your diet can contribute to better immunity, digestion, heart health and brain function.

C10 Capric Acid has been shown to help with
*Obesity,
*High cholesterol levels,
*Cardiovascular diseases,
*Insulin resistance and diabetes,
*Good for body parts,
*Skin,
*Hair,
*Nails.

PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of C10 CAPRIC ACID:
Chemical formula: C10H20O2
Molar mass: 172.268 g·mol−1
Appearance: White crystals
Odor: Strong rancid and unpleasant
Density: 0.893 g/cm3 (25 °C)
0.8884 g/cm3 (35.05 °C)
0.8773 g/cm3 (50.17 °C)
Melting point: 31.6 °C (88.9 °F; 304.8 K)
Boiling point: 268.7 °C (515.7 °F; 541.8 K)
Solubility in water: 0.015 g/100 mL (20 °C)

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, ether, CHCl3, C6H6, CS2, acetone
log P: 4.09
Vapor pressure: 4.88·10−5 kPa (25 °C)
0.1 kPa (108 °C)
2.03 kPa (160 °C)
Acidity (pKa): 4.9
Thermal conductivity: 0.372 W/m·K (solid)
0.141 W/m·K (liquid)
Refractive index (nD): 1.4288 (40 °C)

Viscosity: 4.327 cP (50 °C), 2.88 cP (70 °C)
Crystal structure: Monoclinic (−3.15 °C)
Space group: P21/c
Lattice constant:
a = 23.1 Å, b = 4.973 Å, c = 9.716 Å
α = 90°, β = 91.28°, γ = 90°
Thermochemistry:
Heat capacity (C): 475.59 J/mol·K
Std enthalpy of formation (ΔfH⦵298): −713.7 kJ/mol
Std enthalpy of combustion (ΔcH⦵298): 6079.3 kJ/mol

Molecular Weight: 172.26 g/mol
XLogP3: 4.1
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2
Rotatable Bond Count: 8
Exact Mass: 172.146329876 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass: 172.146329876 g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area: 37.3Å²
Heavy Atom Count: 12
Formal Charge: 0
Complexity: 110

Isotope Atom Count: 0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes
CAS number: 334-48-5
EC index number: 607-709-00-X
EC number: 206-376-4
Hill Formula: C₁₀H₂₀O₂

Chemical formula: CH₃(CH₂)₈COOH
Molar Mass: 172.26 g/mol
HS Code: 2915 90 70
Density: 0.89 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Flash point: 147 °C
Melting Point: 29 - 32 °C
pH value: 4 (0.2 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
Vapor pressure: 0.13 hPa (79 °C)
Bulk density: 690 kg/m3
Physical state: crystalline
Color: white, to, light yellow

Odor: rancid
Melting point/freezing point:
Melting point/range: 27 - 32 °C - lit.
Initial boiling point and boiling range: 268 - 270 °C - lit.
Flammability (solid, gas): No data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No data available
Flash point: 147 °C - closed cup - ASTM D 93
Autoignition temperature: No data available
Decomposition temperature: No data available
pH: ca.4 at 0,2 g/l at 20 °C

Viscosity
Viscosity, kinematic: 6 mm2/s at 40 °C - (ECHA)
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
Water solubility: 0,0618 g/l at 25 °C
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water:
log Pow: 4,09 - Potential bioaccumulation
Vapor pressure: 0,13 hPa at 79 °C
Density: 0,893 g/mL at 25 °C - lit.
Relative density: No data available

Relative vapor density: No data available
Particle characteristics: No data available
Explosive properties: No data available
Oxidizing properties: none
Other safety information:
Solubility in other solvents: Ethanol 50 g/l at 20 °C
Surface tension: 34,4 mN/m at 20 - 25 °C
Chemical Formula: C10H20O2

Average Molecular Weight: 172.2646
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight: 172.146329884
IUPAC Name: decanoic acid
Traditional Name: capric acid
CAS Registry Number: 334-48-5
SMILES: CCCCCCCCCC(O)=O
InChI Identifier: 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

IUPAC Name: decanoic acid
Traditional IUPAC Name: capric acid
Formula: C10H20O2
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
Molecular weight: 172.2646
Exact mass: 172.146329884
SMILES: CCCCCCCCCC(O)=O
Chemical Formula: C10H20O2
Average Molecular Mass: 172.265 g/mol

Monoisotopic Mass: 172.146 g/mol
CAS Registry Number: 334-48-5
IUPAC Name: decanoic acid
Traditional Name: capric acid
SMILES: CCCCCCCCCC(O)=O
InChI Identifier: InChI=1S/C10H20O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10(11)12/h2-9H2,1H3,(H,11,12)
InChI Key: InChIKey=GHVNFZFCNZKVNT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 172.26
APPEARANCE: Clear, colorless to slight yellow liquid
DENSITY: 0.88 g/cm3

ASSAY: 97% MIN.
BOILING POINT: 269 °C
MELTING POINT: 28 - 31 °C
FLASH POINT: 150 °C
ODOR: Acrid, pungent and irritating
ACID VALUE: 321 - 329
COLOR (GARDNER): 1 MAX.
IODINE VALUE: 0.5 MAX.
TITER: 28 - 32 °C
CLASS: Fractionated Fatty Acids

MARKET: Oleochemicals
Water Solubility: 0.095 g/L
logP: 3.93
logP: 3.59
logS: -3.3
pKa (Strongest Acidic): 4.95
Physiological Charge: -1
Hydrogen Acceptor Count: 2
Hydrogen Donor Count: 1
Polar Surface Area: 37.3 Å²
Rotatable Bond Count: 8

Refractivity: 49.48 m³·mol⁻¹
Polarizability: 21.61 Å³
Number of Rings: 0
Bioavailability: 1
Rule of Five: Yes
Ghose Filter: Yes
Veber's Rule: Yes
MDDR-like Rule: Yes
CBNumber:CB1669961
Molecular Formula:C10H20O2

Molecular Weight:172.26
MDL Number:MFCD00004441
MOL File:334-48-5.mol
Melting point: 27-32 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 268-270 °C(lit.)
Density: 0.893 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure: 15 mm Hg ( 160 °C)
refractive index: 1.4169
FEMA: 2364 | DECANOIC ACID

Flash point: >230 °F
storage temp.: room temp
solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
pka: 4.79±0.10(Predicted)
form: Crystalline Solid
color: White
PH: 4 (0.2g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Odor: Odorless
Odor Type: fatty
Viscosity: 6 mm2/s

Water Solubility: 0.15 g/L (20 º C)
Merck: 14,1758
JECFA Number: 105
BRN: 1754556
Stability: Stable.
LogP: 4.1 at 20℃
Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): DECANOIC ACID
CAS DataBase Reference: 334-48-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
EWG's Food Scores: 1

FDA UNII: 4G9EDB6V73
NIST Chemistry Reference: Decanoic acid(334-48-5)
EPA Substance Registry System: Decanoic acid (334-48-5)
Chemical Formula: C10H20O2
Average Molecular Weight: 172.2646
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight: 172.146329884
IUPAC Name: Decanoic acid
Traditional Name: Capric acid
CAS Registry Number: 334-48-5

SMILES: CCCCCCCCCC(O)=O
InChI Identifier: 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
Chemical Formula: C10H20O2
Average Molecular Weight: 172.2646
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight: 172.146329884
IUPAC Name: decanoic acid
Traditional Name: capric acid
CAS Registry Number: 334-48-5

SMILES: CCCCCCCCCC(O)=O
InChI Identifier:
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
CAS number: 334-48-5
Weight:
Average: 172.2646
Monoisotopic: 172.146329884
InChI Key: GHVNFZFCNZKVNT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C10H20O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10(11)12/h2-9H2,1H3,(H,11,12)
IUPAC Name: decanoic acid
Traditional IUPAC Name: capric acid
Chemical Formula: C10H20O2
SMILES: CCCCCCCCCC(O)=O

Molecular formula: C₁₀H₂₀O₂
Molar mass: ~172.27 g/mol
Appearance: White to light‑yellow crystalline solid
Odor: Strong, unpleasant “goaty” odor
Density: ~0.89 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Melting point: ~31.5–31.9 °C
Boiling point: ~268.7 °C
Solubility: ~0.015–0.095 g/100 mL water at 20–25 °C;
soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform, benzene, acetone

Log P: 4.09 (octanol/water)
pKa: ~4.9–4.95
Viscosity: ~4.3 cP at 50 °C
Vapor pressure: ~4.88×10⁻⁵ kPa at 25 °C
Chemical Name: Capric Acid
IUPAC Name: Decanoic Acid
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₂₀O₂
Molecular Weight: ≈172.26 g/mol
CAS Number: 334-48-5
EC (EINECS) Number: 206-376-4

Appearance: White crystalline solid or colorless oily liquid at room temperature
Odor: Mild to unpleasant fatty odor
Melting Point: ~ 27–32 °C
Boiling Point: ~ 268–270 °C
Density (25 °C): ~ 0.89 g/mL
Flash Point: ~ >230 °F (approx. 110 °C+)
Viscosity: Low, typical for fatty acids of this chain length (fluid at elevated temperatures)
Solubility: Insoluble or very slightly soluble in water
Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, ether and other organic solvents
Refractive Index: ~ 1.4169

Acid Dissociation Constant (pKa): ~ 4.79 (predicted)
CAS no.: 334-48-5
EC no.: 206-376-4
Molecul formula: C10H20O2
REACH status: Exempted REACH Annex V
Synonyms: Decanoic acid
E-number / INCI name: N.A. / CAPRIC ACID
Appearance: Light liquid with typical odour
Density (25°C): 0,909
Refractive index (20°C): 1,439
Melting point (°C): 30-34

FIRST AID MEASURES of C10 CAPRIC ACID:
-Description of first-aid measures:
*If inhaled:
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
*In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing:
Call a physician immediately.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
No data available

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of C10 CAPRIC ACID:
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Observe possible material restrictions.
Take up dry.
Dispose of properly.
Clean up affected area.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of C10 CAPRIC ACID:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Foam
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of C10 CAPRIC ACID:
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection.
Safety glasses
*Skin protection:
Full contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Splash contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
*Body Protection:
protective clothing
*Respiratory protection:
Recommended Filter type: Filter type P2
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.

HANDLING and STORAGE of C10 CAPRIC ACID:
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
Dry.

STABILITY and REACTIVITY of C10 CAPRIC ACID:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
-Incompatible materials:
No data available