Compound Q&A
What industries use (R)-3-Hydroxydecanoic acid (CAS: 19525-80-5)?
Answer
(R)-3-Hydroxydecanoic acid is used in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of certain drug intermediates. It is also utilized in the production of polymers, particularly in the development of biodegradable materials. Additionally, it has applications in the food industry as a flavor enhancer and in the production of sensors for detecting specific molecules.
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
