Methyl Caprate

Name:
Methyl Caprate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	methyl decanoate
M Formula:	CH3(CH2)8COOCH3
Properties:
Colorless liquid. D 0.8733 (20/4C), fp −13.3C, bp 224C, 130.6C (30 mm Hg), refr index 1.4237 (25C). Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and ether. Combustible.
Derivation:
Esterification of capric acid with methanol or alcoholysis of coconut oil, purified by fractional vacuum distillation.
Grade:
Technical, 99.8% pure.
Use:
Intermediate for detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, resins, lubricants, plasticizers.