Undecanoic acid
CAS: 112-37-8
Category: Fatty acids
| Purity | Technical Grade ≥95%, Reagent Grade ≥98%, Cosmetic/Pharmaceutical Grade ≥99% |
| Molecular Formula | C11H22O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 186.29 |
| Appearance | white to off-white crystalline powder |
| Packaging | 25 kg/plastic drum, 5 kg/metal pail. |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Identification — IR, GC-MS; Purity — GC; Acid value — Titration; Heavy metals — ICP-MS; Loss on drying — Gravimetry; Microbial limits — Plating; Iodine value — Titration; Residue on ignition — Muffle furnace. |
| Storage Notes | Stored in a cool, dry place at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat, sparks, and strong oxidizers. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
Used as a saturated fatty acid intermediate in the synthesis of antifungal agents, lubricants, and steroid precursors.