Capric Acid
Product Description
| Product | Capric Acid |
| CAS | 334-48-5 |
| Formula | CH3(CH2)8COOH |
| Synonym | Decanoic Acid, Decanoic acid |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 0.8858 (40 c) |
| Titer,°C | 28 - 32 |
| Iodine Value | 0.5 Max |
| Color, APHA | 60 Max |
| Other | 2% max. |
| Origin | Malaysia |
| Packaging | 185 kg drums |
| Saponification Value | 322 - 330 |
| Unsaponifiable Matter | 0.5 Max |
| C10 | 98% min. |
| Acid Value, mg KOH/g | 321-329 |
| Insolubility | in water |
| Odor | wh. to pale yel. crystals, unpleasant odor |
| Refractive Index | 1.4288 (40 c) |
| Melting Point | 31.5 c |
| Acid Number | 320-330 |
| Molecular weight | 172.27 |
| Flash Point | tcc) 230 f |
| Solubility | org. solvs. incl. ethanol, alkalis |
| Boiling Point | 270 c |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | Capric acid is used in organic synthesis and industrially in the manufacture of perfumes, lubricants, greases, rubber, dyes, plastics, food additives and pharmaceuticals Use: CLEANSING, EMULSIFYING, MASKING, PERFUMING, SURFACTANT |
| Class | Oleochemicals: Fatty Acids, Fatty Alcohol & more, Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly |
| Function | Excipients & Emulsifiers, Humectants & Emollients |
| Industry | Food Chemicals, Cosmetic, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Resin & Coating, Flavor |
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