3-Hydroxydecanoic acid

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  • Identifiers

    CAS number
    14292-26-3

    Molecular formula
    C10H20O3

    SMILES
    CCCCCCCC(CC(=O)O)O

    Safety labels

    Irritant
    Irritant

  • Properties

    XLogP3-AA
    2.5

    Molecular weight
    188.26 g/mol

  • Synonyms

    • 3-Hydroxydecanoic acid
    • 14292-26-3
    • Myrmicacin
    • Decanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-
    • 3-HYDROXYCAPRIC ACID
    • 3-Hydroxy-decanoic acid
    • beta-Hydroxydecanoic acid
    • 3-HDA
    • beta-hydroxycapric acid
    • IGH24U4AMF
    • 33044-91-6
    • (+-)-3-Hydroxydecanoic acid
    • CHEBI:132983
    • DTXSID40864486
    • .BETA.-HYDROXYDECANOIC ACID
    • (RS)-3-HYDROXYDECANOIC ACID
    • 122807-77-6
    • RefChem:502550
    • DTXCID70812995
    • 3-HYDROXYDECANOIC ACID, (+-)-
    • 5561-87-5
    • Decanoic acid,3-hydroxy-
    • rac 3-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
    • MFCD00133275
    • (+/-)-3-Hydroxydecanoic acid
    • Decanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, (+-)-
    • (+/-)-3-Hydroxy-decanoic Acid
    • CHEMBL4448230
    • 3-HYDROXYDECANOICACID
    • 3-hydroxy capric acid
    • UNII-IGH24U4AMF
    • D,L-B-Hydroxycapric Acid
    • DL-beta-Hydroxycapric acid
    • 3-OH-C10
    • D,L-?-Hydroxycapric acid
    • SCHEMBL155391
    • ( inverted exclamation markA)-3-Hydroxydecanoic acid
    • 3-Hydroxycapric acid (NIST)
    • GTPL5848
    • orb1299704
    • orb1740047
    • SCHEMBL10698941
    • SCHEMBL12482881
    • MSK1784
    • BDBM50511005
    • LMFA01050153
    • AKOS011680873
    • FR27450
    • SB47848
    • SS-4996
    • Decanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, (+/-)-
    • Decanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, (A+/-)-
    • PD052101
    • SY115784
    • (+/-)-3-Hydroxydecanoic acid, >=98%
    • 3-HYDROXYDECANOIC ACID, (+/-)-
    • HY-113057
    • CS-0059457
    • NS00014718
    • A10886
    • Q15425812
    • A74EFF12-378B-4657-9726-F37DBE2A9013
    • 120659-40-7
    • 14292-26-3

  • Applications

    3-Hydroxydecanoic acid (CAS 14292-26-3) is a fatty acid derivative that functions as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of specialty chemicals. In industrial manufacturing, it is used as a building block for biodegradable and other specialty polymers (notably polyhydroxyalkanoates and polyesters) and as a precursor for ester derivatives employed in surfactants and emulsifiers. It also serves as a starting material for plasticizers and lubrication additives that improve polymer processability and performance. In cosmetics and personal care, its hydroxyl-containing structure enables the formation of functional esters for conditioning agents and emollients. Additionally, it can act as a reactive intermediate for coatings and adhesives formulations, providing hydroxyl functionality for crosslinking or further derivatization. Overall, its role is typically that of a chemical intermediate and feedstock, with applications constrained by formulation requirements and regulatory considerations.

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IFRA standard 51

Recommendation
No restriction
Maximum acceptable concentrations in the finished product (%)
Category 1
Products applied to the lips
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Rinse-off products applied to the hair with some hand contact
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Category 2
Products applied to the axillae
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Leave-on products applied to the hair with some hand contact
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Category 3
Products applied to the face/body using fingertips
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Products with significant anogenital exposure
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Category 4
Products related to fine fragrance
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Products with body and hand exposure, primarily rinse off
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Category 5A
Body lotion products applied to the body using the hands (palms), primarily leave on
 No restriction Category 10A
Household care products with mostly hand contact
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Category 5B
Face moisturizer products applied to the face using the hands (palms), primarily leave on
 No restriction Category 10B
Household care products with mostly hand contact, including aerosol/spray products (with potential leave-on skin contact)
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Category 5C
Hand cream products applied to the hands using the hands (palms), primarily leave on
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Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate without UV exposure
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Category 5D
Baby Creams, baby Oils and baby talc
 No restriction Category 11B
Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate with potential UV exposure
 No restriction
Category 6
Products with oral and lip exposure
 No restriction Category 12
Products not intended for direct skin contact, minimal or insignificant transfer to skin
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