2-Hexyldecanoic Acid
Synonym(s):14-Methylpentadecanoic acid
- CAS NO.：25354-97-6
- Empirical Formula: C16H32O2
- Molecular Weight: 256.42
- MDL number: MFCD00059651
- EINECS: 246-885-9
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 03:52:15
What is 2-Hexyldecanoic Acid?
Chemical properties
colourless to yellow liquid
The Uses of 2-Hexyldecanoic Acid
2-Hexyldecanoic Acid is used in preparation of cationic lipid; pharmaceutical compound and treatment agent containing lipid and siRNA for suppressing expression of hepatitis B virus gene.
The Uses of 2-Hexyldecanoic Acid
2-Hexyldecanoic acid may be used as amidating agent for the suppression of side-chain crystallization during the synthesis of amphiphilic macromolecules. It may be employed as a surrogate carboxylic acid in a study.
Definition
ChEBI: Hexyldecanoic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid.
General Description
2-Hexyldecanoic acid is a carboxylic acid having branched carbon chains.
Properties of 2-Hexyldecanoic Acid
| Melting point: | 10°C |
| Boiling point: | 165-168°C 2mm |
| Density | 0,88 g/cm3 |
| vapor pressure | 0Pa at 20℃ |
| refractive index | 1.4460 |
| Flash point: | 174°C |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| form | powder to lump to clear liquid |
| pka | 4.90±0.40(Predicted) |
| color | White or Colorless to Light yellow to Light orange |
| Water Solubility | 70.83μg/L at 20℃ |
| Merck | 14,4709 |
| BRN | 1777217 |
| Stability: | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 25354-97-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Decanoic acid, 2-hexyl- (25354-97-6) |
Safety information for 2-Hexyldecanoic Acid
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07  Environment GHS09 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P272:Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. |
Computed Descriptors for 2-Hexyldecanoic Acid
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