Butyl decanoate
CAS Number30673-36-0
FormulaCH3(CH2)8COO(CH2)3CH3
Mol. Weight228.37 g/mol
Butyl decanoate
What is Butyl decanoate?
Butyl decanoate is a chemical compound with CAS number 30673-36-0 and molecular formula CH3(CH2)8COO(CH2)3CH3. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Butyl decanoate poses no health hazard and is biodegradable. Hence it is used to substitute hazardous compounds used in tissue processing and dewaxing, along with other compounds without impairing the morphology, staining characteristics, or diagnostic value of the tissue sections1.
Specifications
Linear Formula
CH3(CH2)8COO(CH2)3CH3
Molecular Weight
228.37 g/mol
Assay/Purity
≥98.0%
Density
0.86 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)