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.

It functions as a bioactive building block and stabilizing agent across pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and biotechnology applications. In pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis, it serves as a precursor for active ingredient development.

This is particularly useful where hydroxylated fatty acid scaffolds are required for drug design. Cosmetic formulators incorporate it into skin care products for its antioxidant and pH-stabilizing properties.

These characteristics support formulation stability in emulsions and serums. Biotechnology researchers use it as a reference standard and biochemical reagent in studies involving royal jelly components.

It is also utilized in lipid metabolism pathways. In specialty personal care formulations, it contributes to preservation system optimization by buffering pH within ranges that enhance the efficacy of other actives.

10-Hydroxydecanoic acid is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder. It is available in research-grade and pharmaceutical-grade specifications, with purity levels typically at 98% or higher by HPLC.

Packaging ranges from small quantities for laboratory and R&D use to larger bulk formats for industrial formulation and synthesis. Our material meets rigorous quality standards for consistent performance.