Capric acid
CAS 334-48-5
EC 206-376-4
Formula C10H20O2
MW 172.26 g/mol
Oils, Fats & Waxes Personal Care & CosmeticsLubricants & MetalworkingFood & NutritionTextile, Leather & Paper LubricationEmulsification & DispersionHumectant & MoisturizingSurface Modification & Wetting
Description
Capric acid (CAS 334-48-5), also known as decanoic acid, decoic acid, or C10:0, is a medium-chain saturated fatty acid derived from coconut and palm kernel oil. It carries the FEMA 2364 designation and is recognised under EC number 206-376-4. No E-code applies to this substance.
In personal care formulations, capric acid functions as an emulsifier and emollient by integrating into lipid bilayers to stabilise oil-water interfaces and soften skin feel. In metalworking and textile processing, it acts as a lubrication agent, reducing surface friction through adsorption onto metal or fibre surfaces. It also serves as a surfactant in cleansing systems.
Capric acid is available in technical and food-grade forms, with food-grade material conforming to FCC specifications. It is fully registered under REACH and supplied in flake or pastille form, typically in 25 kg bags or bulk containers. Buyers should confirm grade suitability against Ph.Eur. requirements for pharmaceutical applications.
In personal care formulations, capric acid functions as an emulsifier and emollient by integrating into lipid bilayers to stabilise oil-water interfaces and soften skin feel. In metalworking and textile processing, it acts as a lubrication agent, reducing surface friction through adsorption onto metal or fibre surfaces. It also serves as a surfactant in cleansing systems.
Capric acid is available in technical and food-grade forms, with food-grade material conforming to FCC specifications. It is fully registered under REACH and supplied in flake or pastille form, typically in 25 kg bags or bulk containers. Buyers should confirm grade suitability against Ph.Eur. requirements for pharmaceutical applications.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 31.5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 268.7 °C |
| Density | 0.890 g/cm³ @ Temp: 40 °C |
| Flash Point | >230 °F |
| Appearance | White crystalline solid or needles. Unpleasant, rancid odor. |
| Color | White |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Form | Crystalline Solid |
| Water Solubility | 0.15 g/L (20 º C) |
| Vapor Pressure | 15 mm Hg ( 160 °C) |
| Refractive Index | 1.4169 |
| pH | 4 (0.2g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Log P | 4.1 at 20℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07 GHS05
H
H315H318H319H412
P
P264P273P280P317P321P501P264+P265P302+P352P332+P317P337+P317P362+P364P305+P351+P338P305+P354+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29159080 |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
Decanoic acid10:0C10:0decoic acid
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