Capric acid Basic information
Product Name: Capric acid
Synonyms: RARECHEM AL BO 0435;N-CAPRIC ACID;N-DECANOIC ACID;AKOS 222-44;1-NONANECARBOXYLIC ACID;CARBOXYLIC ACID C10;CAPRINIC ACID;CAPRIC ACID
CAS: 334-48-5
MF: C10H20O2
MW: 172.26
EINECS: 206-376-4
Product Categories: Pharmaceutical Intermediates;Alkylcarboxylic Acids;Monofunctional & alpha,omega-Bifunctional Alkanes;Monofunctional Alkanes
Mol File: 334-48-5.mol
Capric acid Chemical Properties
mp 27-32 °C(lit.)
bp 268-270 °C(lit.)
density 0.893 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure 15 mm Hg ( 160 °C)
FEMA 2364
refractive index 1.4169
Fp >230 °F
Water Solubility 0.15 g/L (20 º C)
Merck 14,1758
BRN 1754556
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with bases, reducing agents, oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference 334-48-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Decanoic acid(334-48-5)
EPA Substance Registry System Decanoic acid(334-48-5)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes Xi
Risk Statements 36/37/38-36/38
Safety Statements 26-36-37/39
WGK Germany 1
RTECS HD9100000
Hazard Note Irritant
HS Code 29159080
Hazardous Substances Data 334-48-5(Hazardous Substances Data)