Capric Acid

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Product Description
Product
Capric Acid
CAS
334-48-5
Formula
CH3(CH2)8COOH
Synonym
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
Refractive Index
1.4288 (40 c)
Odor
wh. to pale yel. crystals, unpleasant odor
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
Industry
Functions
Capric Acid

Product Description
Product
Capric Acid
CAS
334-48-5
Formula
CH3(CH2)8COOH
Synonym
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
Refractive Index
1.4288 (40 c)
Odor
wh. to pale yel. crystals, unpleasant odor
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
Industry
Functions