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Capric alcohol

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1-Decanol, n-Decyl alcohol, Alcohol C10

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About This Item

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

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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

form

solid

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)

USP Biologics
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

Capric alcohol, also known as decyl alcohol, is a medium-chain fatty alcohol used in biologic formulations primarily as an emulsifier and stabilizer. Its hydrophobic properties make it effective in maintaining the stability of lipid-based formulations. In biologics, capric alcohol aids in the development of drug delivery systems, ensuring that therapeutics are efficiently absorbed and delivered to the target site.

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) provides quality standards for biologics to ensure their safety, efficacy, and quality throughout the manufacturing process. These standards assist manufacturers in adhering to regulatory requirements and help safeguard public health by reducing risks associated with biologics.

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.
This product is part of USP Biologics Program.
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 Pha
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.

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

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