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802169 Decanoic acid

Decanoic acid for synthesis. CAS 334-48-5, chemical formula CH₃(CH₂)₈COOH.

Decanoic acid MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Capric acid

CAS #: 334-48-5 EC Number: 206-376-4 Molar Mass: 172.26 g/mol Chemical Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₈COOH Hill Formula: C₁₀H₂₀O₂
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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
334-48-5206-376-4C₁₀H₂₀O₂CH₃(CH₂)₈COOH172.26 g/mol

Products

Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8021690100 Glass bottle 100 ml
8021691000 Glass bottle 1 l
8021699010 Plastic container 10 kg
Description
Catalogue Number802169
SynonymsCapric acid
DescriptionDecanoic acid
References
Product Information
CAS number334-48-5
EC index number607-709-00-X
EC number206-376-4
Hill FormulaC₁₀H₂₀O₂
Chemical formulaCH₃(CH₂)₈COOH
Molar Mass172.26 g/mol
HS Code2915 90 70
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
ApplicationDecanoic acid for synthesis. CAS 334-48-5, chemical formula CH₃(CH₂)₈COOH.
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Density0.89 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Flash point147 °C
Melting Point29 - 32 °C
pH value4 (0.2 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
Vapor pressure0.13 hPa (79 °C)
Bulk density690 kg/m3
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat > 10000 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H315: Causes skin irritation.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statement(s)P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P332 + P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
Signal WordWarning
Storage class10 - 13 Other liquids and solids
WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
Disposal3
Relatively unreactive organic reagents should be collected in container A. If halogenated, they should be collected in container B. For solid residues use container C.
Safety Information
Categories of dangerirritant
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore below +30°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay (GC, area%)≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Melting range (lower value)≥ 29 °C
Melting range (upper value)≤ 33 °C
Identity (IR)passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8021690100 04022536371863
8021691000 04022536371870
8021699010 04022536779874

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