Organic Acids
REACH
10-hydroxydecanoic acid
CAS Number
1679-53-4
EC Number
216-848-1
What is 10-hydroxydecanoic acid?
10-Hydroxydecanoic acid (CAS 1679-53-4), also known as 10-hydroxycapric acid or 10-OH-capric acid, is a hydroxylated medium-chain fatty acid naturally occurring in royal jelly.
Where is 10-hydroxydecanoic acid used?
- Pharmaceutical intermediates: precursor for active ingredient development
- Drug design: hydroxylated fatty acid scaffolds
- Cosmetics: antioxidant and pH-stabilizing properties in skin care
- Emulsions and serums: formulation stability
- Biotechnology: reference standard and biochemical reagent in royal jelly component studies
- It is also utilized in lipid metabolism pathways.
- In specialty personal care it buffers pH to enhance the efficacy of other actives.
Commercial specifications
- Purity typically 98% or higher by HPLC
- Packaging from small laboratory and R&D quantities to larger bulk formats
Other Names (Synonyms)
10-OH-decanoic acid|10-OH-capric acid|10-hydroxycapric acid|10-Hydroxydecanoate|NP03XO416B|RefChem:77533|10HDA CPD
What are the physical properties of 10-hydroxydecanoic acid?
Melting Point 77 °C
Boiling Point 330.8±15.0 °C(Predicted)
Density 1.013±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
Color White to Off-White
Form Solid
Log P 1.847 (est)
How is 10-hydroxydecanoic 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 10-hydroxydecanoic acid?
HS Code 2918199890
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany) 3