Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of (R)-3-Hydroxydecanoic acid (CAS: 19525-80-5)?
Answer
(R)-3-Hydroxydecanoic acid is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 200.33 g/mol. It has a pKa of around 5.4 and is slightly soluble in water. Chemically, it is stable under normal conditions but may degrade under acidic or basic conditions. It is reactive towards carboxylic acid derivatives and can be used in esterification reactions.
About
CAS No
19525-80-5
English Name
(R)-3-Hydroxydecanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C10H20O3
Molecular Weight
188.27 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCC(CC(=O)O)O
InChIKey
FYSSBMZUBSBFJL-SECBINFHSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-26 08:46
