Organic Acids
REACH
Undecanoic acid
CAS Number
112-37-8
EC Number
203-964-2
FEMA Number
FEMA 3245
What is Undecanoic acid?
Undecanoic acid (CAS 112-37-8), also known as undecylic acid, is a saturated medium-chain fatty acid. FEMA 3245.
Where is Undecanoic acid used?
- Food and flavor manufacturing: fatty, creamy and waxy notes in dairy, fruit and savory compositions
- Personal care: skin conditioning bases and emollient systems
- Lubricants and metalworking fluids: boundary lubrication additive and corrosion inhibitor for metal surfaces
- Coatings and adhesives: surface modifier improving substrate wetting and adhesion in polymer-based systems
- It functions as a flavoring agent and emulsifier.
Good to know: Food-grade material meets FCC specifications; technical-grade product is offered for industrial end uses.
Other Names (Synonyms)
undecylic acid|undecoic acid|n-undecylic acid|n-undecoic acid|n-undecanoic acid|hendecanoic acid|CH3-[CH2]9-COOH|1-decanecarboxylic acid
What are the physical properties of Undecanoic acid?
Melting Point 28.6 °C
Boiling Point 225-227 °C @ Press: 160 Torr
Density 0.9619 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C
Flash Point >230 °F
Appearance white to pale yellowish low melting solid
Color White to pale yellow
Odor at 100.00 %. waxy creamy cheese fatty coconut
Form Low Melting Solid
Water Solubility insoluble
Refractive Index 1.4202
Log P 4.50
How is Undecanoic acid classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Undecanoic acid?
HS Code 29159080
WGK (Germany) 1