This product is Capric Acid, available in a 100 gram quantity. It falls under the category of Aliphatic Carboxylic Acids and serves as a building block for synthesis. Its scientific name is Decanoic Acid, with a Molecular Weight of 172.27 g/mol. In the workplace, it is labeled as Precept, requiring safety goggles and gloves. The substance has a Melting Point of 88.7°F and a density slightly higher than water. It is essential to handle this chemical with caution due to its potential to cause skin irritation.

• CAS Number: 334-48-5
• Molecular Formula: C10H20O2
• Molecular Weight: 172.26
• Exact Mass: 172.146329876
• Boiling Point: 514 to 518 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: 88.7 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Density: 0.893 (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
• GHS Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements:
• H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]