Decanoic Acid
TL;DR: Decanoic Acid (CAS 334-48-5) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C10H20O2 and molecular weight 172.14633 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
decanoic acid
Also Known As: Decanoic acid, CAPRIC ACID, n-Decanoic acid, n-Capric acid, Decylic acid
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C10H20O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 172.14633 g/mol |
| XLogP | 4.1 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 37.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 8 |
| Exact Mass | 172.14633 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 12 |
| Complexity | 110.0 |
| Purity | ≥99.5% |
| Melting Point | 88.7 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 514 to 518 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.893 (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | 235 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mmHg at 257 °F ; 5 mmHg at 287.6 °F; 760 mmHg at 515.1 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCC(=O)O |
| InChIKey | GHVNFZFCNZKVNT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Decanoic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Product profile: commercial lots are supplied at ≥99.5%. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Decanoic Acid (CAS 334-48-5) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C10H20O2 and a molecular weight of 172.15 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 0.893 (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include Decanoic acid and CAPRIC ACID.
Custom synthesis (mg to ton scale), HPLC/NMR/MS analytical support, and complete COA/MSDS documentation are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Safety Information
H315, H319, H412
Chemical Property Profile of Decanoic Acid
Property Insights of Decanoic Acid
The XLogP value of 4.1 indicates that Decanoic Acid is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 37.3 Ų, Decanoic Acid exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Decanoic Acid has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Decanoic Acid?
The CAS number of Decanoic Acid is 334-48-5.
What is the molecular formula of Decanoic Acid?
The molecular formula of Decanoic Acid is C10H20O2.
What is the molecular weight of Decanoic Acid?
The molecular weight of Decanoic Acid is 172.14633 g/mol.
What are the applications of Decanoic Acid?
Decanoic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Product profile: commercial lots are supplied at ≥99.5%....
Where can I buy Decanoic Acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Decanoic Acid?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Decanoic Acid and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.