Capric acid

Analytical standard, ≥99.5% (GC)

  • Product Code: 51033
  Alias:    N-decanoic acid; capric acid, capric acid, C10 acid
  CAS:    334-48-5
Molecular Weight: 172.26 g./mol Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₂₀O₂
EC Number: 206-376-4 MDL Number: MFCD00004441
Melting Point: 27-32 °C(lit.) Boiling Point: 268-270 °C(lit.)
Density: 0.893 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) Storage Condition: room temperature
Product Description: Capric acid is widely used in the production of esters, which are essential in the manufacturing of artificial flavors and fragrances. These esters contribute to the fruity and floral notes in perfumes and food flavorings. Additionally, it serves as a precursor in the synthesis of plasticizers, which are added to plastics to increase their flexibility and durability. In the pharmaceutical industry, capric acid is utilized as an intermediate in the production of various drugs and as a component in antimicrobial formulations due to its ability to disrupt microbial cell membranes. It is also employed in the food industry as an emulsifier and preservative, helping to maintain the texture and shelf life of products. Furthermore, capric acid is a key ingredient in the formulation of personal care products, such as soaps and lotions, where it acts as a moisturizing agent and helps to stabilize the product's consistency.
Product Specification:
Test Specification
Purity 99.5-100
APPEARANCE White to Pale Cream Crystalline Powder or Fused Solid or Chunks
NOTE: This product is low melting point solid,may change state in different environments (solid, liquid or semi-solid)
Sizes / Availability / Pricing:
Size (g) Availability Price Quantity
1.000 10-20 days ฿590.00
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5.000 10-20 days ฿1,060.00
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Capric acid
Capric acid is widely used in the production of esters, which are essential in the manufacturing of artificial flavors and fragrances. These esters contribute to the fruity and floral notes in perfumes and food flavorings. Additionally, it serves as a precursor in the synthesis of plasticizers, which are added to plastics to increase their flexibility and durability. In the pharmaceutical industry, capric acid is utilized as an intermediate in the production of various drugs and as a component in antimicrobial formulations due to its ability to disrupt microbial cell membranes. It is also employed in the food industry as an emulsifier and preservative, helping to maintain the texture and shelf life of products. Furthermore, capric acid is a key ingredient in the formulation of personal care products, such as soaps and lotions, where it acts as a moisturizing agent and helps to stabilize the product's consistency.
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