Decanoic acid, 2-octyl-

• CAT Number: I025767
• CAS Number: 619-39-6
• Molecular Formula: C18H36O2
• Molecular Weight: 284.48
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: Decanoic acid, 2-octyl-; EINECS 210-594-5; 2-Octyldecanoic acid; Decanoic acid, 2-octyl-;;2-Octyl decanoic acid.
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Appearance: Solid powder
• Storage: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
• IUPAC Name: 2-octyldecanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C18H36O2/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17(18(19)20)16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h17H,3-16H2,1-2H3,(H,19,20)
• InChIKey: OYYXZGFIZTYYRB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(O)C(CCCCCCCC)CCCCCCCC

Decanoic Acid(CAT: I025767), also known as capric acid, is a medium-chain fatty acid widely utilized in biochemical and pharmaceutical research. It plays a critical role in studying lipid metabolism, energy production, and ketogenic pathways. Due to its antimicrobial and antifungal properties, Decanoic Acid is also explored for its applications in food preservation and antimicrobial formulations. Furthermore, it is a key component in the synthesis of esters and surfactants, making it valuable in industrial and cosmetic research. With high purity and stability, Decanoic Acid is suitable for a variety of in vitro and in vivo studies, advancing research in metabolism and material science.