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CAPRIC ACID METHYL ESTER [1 record]

Record 1 2010-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Additives and Fillers (Rubber)
Universal entry(ies)
C11H22O2
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)8COOCH3
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)8C(O)OCH3
formula, see observation
110-42-9
CAS number
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Properties: Colorless liquid ... Derivation: Esterification of capric acid with methanol or alcoholysis of coconut oil, purified by fractional vacuum distillation ... Use: Intermediate for detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, resins, lubricants, plasticizers.

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methyl decanoate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

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methyl n-caprate: The prefix "n-" must be italicized; redundant term, the "normal" state being already indicated in the name "caprate" alone.

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Also known under the following commercial designations: AI3-26168; Metholene 2095; NSC-3713; Uniphat A30.

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Chemical formula: C11H22O2 or CH3(CH2)8COOCH3 or CH3(CH2)8C(O)OCH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Ingrédients (Caoutchouc)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C11H22O2
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)8COOCH3
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)8C(O)OCH3
formula, see observation
110-42-9
CAS number
OBS

décanoate de méthyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

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n-caprate de méthyle : Le préfixe «n-» s'écrit en italique; terme redondant, l'état «normal» étant déjà sous-entendu dans le nom de «caprate».

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Formule chimique : C11H22O2 ou CH3(CH2)8COOCH3 ou CH3(CH2)8C(O)OCH3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos y rellenos (Caucho)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C11H22O2
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)8COOCH3
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)8C(O)OCH3
formula, see observation
110-42-9
CAS number
OBS

Líquido incoloro, insoluble en agua, soluble en alcohol y éter. Combustible. Poco tóxico.

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Fórmula química: C11H22O2 o CH3(CH2)8COOCH3 o CH3(CH2)8C(O)OCH3

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