2-Hydroxydecanoic acid methyl ester

2-Hydroxydecanoic acid methyl ester - Names and Identifiers

Name	DL-2-HYDROXYDECANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER
Synonyms	METHYL 2-HYDROXYDECANOATE METHYL ALPHA-HYDROXYCAPRATE METHYL (±)-2-HYDROXYDECANOATE 2-Hydroxycapric acid methyl ester α-hydroxycapric acid methyl ester 2-Hydroxydecanoic acid methyl ester DL-2-HYDROXYDECANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER
CAS	71271-24-4

2-Hydroxydecanoic acid methyl ester - Physico-chemical Properties

Molecular Formula	C11H22O3
Molar Mass	202.29
Storage Condition	-20°C

2-Hydroxydecanoic acid methyl ester - Risk and Safety

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2-Hydroxydecanoic acid methyl ester - Introduction

DL-2-HYDROXYDECANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER(DL-2-Hydroxydecanoic acid methyl ester) is an organic compound with the chemical formula C12H24O3.

Nature:
DL-2-HYDROXYDECANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER is a colorless to light yellow liquid with a special smell. It has a low boiling point and flash point and is miscible with organic solvents.

Use:
DL-2-HYDROXYDECANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER is mainly used as a chemical reagent in industry and can be used in organic synthesis reactions. It can also be used as a pharmaceutical intermediate for the synthesis of drugs. In addition, it can also be used in the preparation of flavors and fragrances.

Preparation Method:
The preparation of DL-2-HYDROXYDECANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER is usually prepared by reacting N-decanol with sodium hydroxide to generate the corresponding sodium salt of hydroxydecanoic ACID, and then reacting with formyl chloride to generate the target product.

Safety Information:
DL-2-HYDROXYDECANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER has less impact on human health under normal operating conditions. However, as an organic compound, care should be taken to avoid excessive exposure and ingestion. When in use, wear appropriate protective equipment, such as gloves and protective glasses. In case of contact or ingestion, wash the affected area immediately and seek medical help.

Last Update：2024-04-09 20:52:54