Decanoic acid
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| Decanoic acid | |
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| General | |
| Systematic name | Decanoic acid |
| Other names | Capric acid n-Capric acid n-Decanoic acid Decylic acid n-Decylic acid |
| Molecular formula | C10H20O2 |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCC(=O)O |
| Molar mass | 172.26 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystals with strong smell |
| CAS number | [334-48-5] |
| Properties | |
| Density and phase | 0.893 g/cm3, ? |
| Solubility in water | immiscible |
| Melting point | 31 °C (304 K) |
| Boiling point | 269 °C (542 K) |
| Acidity (pKa) | ? |
| Viscosity | ? cP at ? °C |
| Hazards | |
| MSDS | External MSDS |
| Main hazards | Medium toxicity May cause respiratory irritation May be toxic on ingestion May be toxic on skin contact |
| NFPA 704 | |
| Flash point | 112 °C |
| R/S statement | R: R36
R38 |
| RTECS number | ? |
| Related compounds | |
| Related compounds | Decanol Decanal |
| Related fatty acids | Caprylic acid Lauric acid |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references | |
Decanoic acid is a type of carboxylic acid. Its formula is CH3(CH2)8COOH. It is also known as capric acid. Salts and esters of decanoic acid are called decanoates.
It is used in organic synthesis and industrially in the manufacture of perfumes, lubricants, greases, rubber, dyes, plastics, food additives and pharmaceuticals.
[edit] Pharmaceuticals
Decanoate salts and esters of various drugs are available. Since decanoic acid is a fatty acid, forming a salt or ester with a drug will increase its lipophilicity and its affinity for fatty 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 decanoate form. Some examples of drugs available as a decanoate ester or salt include nandrolone, fluphenazine, bromperidol, and haloperidol.
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