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8.02169

Sigma-Aldrich

Decanoic acid

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Decanoic acid, Capric acid

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)8COOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
172.26
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
EC Index Number:
206-376-4
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

0.13 hPa ( 79 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥98.0% (GC)

potency

>10000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

pH

4 (20 °C, 0.2 g/L in H2O)

mp

29-32 °C

transition temp

flash point 147 °C

density

0.89 g/cm3 at 20 °C

bulk density

690 kg/m3

storage temp.

2-30°C

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

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Analysis Note

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.

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

296.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

147 °C - closed cup


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