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DECANOIC ACID [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C10H20O2
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)8C(O)OH
formula, see observation
334-48-5
CAS number
DEF

A fatty saturated acid, with an unpleasant odor, that occurs in fats and essential oils, [that is] immiscible with water, miscible with organic solvents [and that is used as] a flavoring for beverages, ices, confectionery and candy.

CONT

Capric acid [occurs] as a glyceride in natural oils. ... Use: Esters for perfumes and fruit flavors, base for wetting agents, intermediates, plasticizer, resins, intermediate for food-grade additives.

OBS

decanoic acid: 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.

OBS

n-: This prefix must be italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: C10H20O2 or CH3(CH2)8C(O)OH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C10H20O2
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)8C(O)OH
formula, see observation
334-48-5
CAS number
DEF

Acide gras saturé, d'odeur désagréable, présent dans certaines huiles essentielles et dans les matières grasses en général, non miscible à l'eau, miscible aux solvants organiques, [utilisé comme] aromatisant pour boissons, glaces, pâtisseries et bonbons.

OBS

acide décanoïque : 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.

OBS

n- : Ce préfixe s'écrit en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C10H20O2 ou CH3(CH2)8C(O)OH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C10H20O2
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)8C(O)OH
formula, see observation
334-48-5
CAS number
OBS

Aparece como glicérido en aceites naturales. Cristales blancos de olor desagradable; soluble en la mayoría de disolventes orgánicos y ácido nítrico diluido; insoluble en agua. Combustible; no tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química: C10H20O2 o CH3(CH2)8C(O)OH

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