5-Decanolide CAS#: 705-86-2; ChemWhat Code: 74520
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | 5-Decanolide |
| Synonyms | 5-HYDROXYDECANOIC ACID BETA1 LACTONE;5-HYDROXYDECANOIC ACID DELTA-LACTONE;(+/-)-5-DECANOLIDE;AMYL-DELTA-VALEROLACTONE;(+/-)-6-PENTYLTETRAHYDRO-2H-PYRAN-2-ONE;FEMA 2361;D-DECALACTONE;(+/-)-DELTA-PENTYL-DELTA-VALEROLACTONE |
| CAS Registry Number | 705-86-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H18O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 170.25 |
| EINECS | 211-889-1 |
| Other Registry Numbers | ; |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | −27 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 117-120 °C0.02 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Density | 0.954 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA | 2361 | DELTA-DECALACTONE |
| Flash Point | >230 °F |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water (4 mg/ml at 28°C), alcohols, and propylene glycol. |
| BRN | 117520 |
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| NIST Chemistry Reference | 5-Hydroxy decanoic acid, lactone(705-86-2) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2H-Pyran-2-one, tetrahydro-6-pentyl-(705-86-2) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| R Phrase | 36/37/38 |
| S Phrase | 24/25-37/39-26 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | UQ1355000 |
| Hazard Note | Irritant |
| TSCA | Yes |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
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