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Decanoic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
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
Specifications
| pH | 4 |
| 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 |
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Safety and Handling
- Decanoic acid
- Warning
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P362-Take off contaminated clothing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Decanoic acid
RUO – Research Use Only