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1091028

USP

Capric alcohol

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1-Decanol, n-Decyl alcohol, Alcohol C10

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)9OH
CAS Number:
112-30-1
Molecular Weight:
158.28
Beilstein:
1735221
MDL number:
MFCD00004747
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329749223
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

4.5 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 70 °C)
8.25 mmHg ( 100 °C)

API family

capric alcohol

autoignition temp.

550 °F

manufacturer/tradename

USP

refractive index

n20/D 1.437 (lit.)

bp

231 °C (lit.)

mp

5-7 °C (lit.)

density

0.829 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCO

InChI

1S/C10H22O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11/h11H,2-10H2,1H3

InChI key

MWKFXSUHUHTGQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Capric alcohol USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monograph such as Cocoyl Caprylocaprate

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H319,H412

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

203.0 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup

Flash Point(C)

95 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

PRTR

Class I Designated Chemical Substances

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

1091028-5X30MG:

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