514 to 518 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
268.7 °C
268.00 to 270.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Density
0.893 (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
0.890 at 40 °C/4 °C
Precipitates unchanged from dil nitric acid (density 1.14) by addition of water
Density/Specfific gravity: 0.88 kg/l at 4 °C
Physical Description
Decanoic acid is a white crystalline solid with a rancid odor. Melting point 31.5 °C. Soluble in most organic solvents and in dilute nitric acid; non-toxic. Used to make esters for perfumes and fruit flavors and as an intermediate for food-grade additives.
Pellets or Large Crystals; NKRA; Liquid, Other Solid; Other Solid; Liquid
White solid with an unpleasant odor; Insoluble in water; mp = 31.5 deg C; [Hawley] Off-white wax or crystalline solid with a rancid odor; Insoluble in water;
Solid
white crystals/unpleasant, rancid odour
Appearance
Crystalline solid
White crystals
Needles
White crystals or needles
Pale yellow solid