Properties
- CAS Number
- 334-48-5
- Formula
- C10H20O2
- Molecular Weight
- 172.26 g/mol
- IUPAC Name
- decanoic acid
- InChI Key
- GHVNFZFCNZKVNT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Also Known As
CAPRIC ACID
n-Decanoic acid
n-Capric acid
Decoic acid
Decylic acid
Caprinic acid
n-Decylic acid
1-Nonanecarboxylic acid
n-Decoic acid
Caprynic acid
Description
Decanoic acid is a C10, straight-chain saturated fatty acid. It has a role as a volatile oil component, an antibacterial agent, an anti-inflammatory agent, a plant metabolite, a human metabolite and an algal metabolite. It is a straight-chain saturated fatty acid and a medium-chain fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of a decanoate. It derives from a hydride of a decane.
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