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C10H20O2 [3 records]

Record 1 2012-07-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Plastics Manufacturing
Universal entry(ies)
C10H20O2
formula, see observation
26403-17-8
CAS number
DEF

A commercial name for a mixture of branched-chain acids, primarily trimethylheptanoic and dimethyloctanoic appearing under the form of a combustible liquid, very slightly soluble in water, used as an intermediate for metal salts, ester type lubricants and plasticizers.

OBS

Chemical formula: C10H20O2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Plasturgie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C10H20O2
formula, see observation
26403-17-8
CAS number
OBS

acide isodécanoïque : terme commercial.

OBS

Formule chimique : C10H20O2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Fabricación de plásticos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C10H20O2
formula, see observation
26403-17-8
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C10H20O2

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Record 2 2011-08-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
Universal entry(ies)
CH3-(CH2)6-COOCH2H5
formula, see observation
C10H20O2
formula, see observation
106-32-1
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears in the form of a colorless liquid with a pineapple odor, which is soluble in alcohol and ether, insoluble in water and glycerol, is derived by heating caprylic acid, alcohol, and sulfuric with subsequent distillation, and is used in flavoring and fruit essences.

OBS

ethyl octanoate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: CH3-(CH2)6-COOCH2H5 or C10H20O2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Parfumerie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH3-(CH2)6-COOCH2H5
formula, see observation
C10H20O2
formula, see observation
106-32-1
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, soluble dans l'alcool, l'éther, insoluble dans l'eau, utilisé en confiserie et en parfumerie.

OBS

octanoate d'éthyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : CH3-(CH2)6-COOCH2H5 ou C10H20O2

Spanish

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Record 3 2011-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C10H20O2
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)8C(O)OH
formula, see observation
334-48-5
CAS number
DEF

A fatty saturated acid, with an unpleasant odor, that occurs in fats and essential oils, [that is] immiscible with water, miscible with organic solvents [and that is used as] a flavoring for beverages, ices, confectionery and candy.

CONT

Capric acid [occurs] as a glyceride in natural oils. ... Use: Esters for perfumes and fruit flavors, base for wetting agents, intermediates, plasticizer, resins, intermediate for food-grade additives.

OBS

decanoic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

n-: This prefix must be italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: C10H20O2 or CH3(CH2)8C(O)OH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C10H20O2
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)8C(O)OH
formula, see observation
334-48-5
CAS number
DEF

Acide gras saturé, d'odeur désagréable, présent dans certaines huiles essentielles et dans les matières grasses en général, non miscible à l'eau, miscible aux solvants organiques, [utilisé comme] aromatisant pour boissons, glaces, pâtisseries et bonbons.

OBS

acide décanoïque : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

n- : Ce préfixe s'écrit en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C10H20O2 ou CH3(CH2)8C(O)OH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C10H20O2
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)8C(O)OH
formula, see observation
334-48-5
CAS number
OBS

Aparece como glicérido en aceites naturales. Cristales blancos de olor desagradable; soluble en la mayoría de disolventes orgánicos y ácido nítrico diluido; insoluble en agua. Combustible; no tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química: C10H20O2 o CH3(CH2)8C(O)OH

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