Undecanoic Acid
Aroma Chemical CAS 112-37-8
A waxy creamy note with a cheese character and a soft coconut facet. Fatty and natural, it adds a milky lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Gourmand |
| Descriptor 2 | Fatty |
| Descriptor 3 | Creamy |
Identification
| CAS Number | 112-37-8 |
| INCI Name | Undecanoic acid |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C11H22O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 186.29 |
| IUPAC Name | undecanoic acid |
| InChIKey | ZDPHROOEEOARMN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
1-decane carboxylic acid, 1-decanecarboxylic acid, hendecanoic acid, N-undecanoic acid, undecoic acid, N-undecoic acid, undecylic acid, N-undecylic acid, undekansaeure
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 228 °C @ 160 mmHg |
| Melting Point | 28.00 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.002000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 4.420 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 52.2 mg/L @ 30 C (exp); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless crystals |
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