Description

Potassium Decanoate is the potassium salt of decanoic acid, a medium-chain fatty acid. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and functional ingredient, valued for its surfactant and antimicrobial properties. It is primarily utilized in the production of soaps, detergents, and personal care products, as well as in niche industrial and research applications where a potassium-based carboxylate is required.

Application

• Surfactant & Detergent Manufacturing: Acts as a key raw material in the production of liquid soaps, shampoos, and industrial cleaning agents.
• Personal Care Formulations: Used as an emulsifier, cleansing agent, or opacifier in creams, lotions, and other cosmetic products.
• Antimicrobial Agent: Leverages the inherent biocidal properties of medium-chain fatty acid salts in certain preservative systems.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable intermediate or catalyst in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Research & Development: Employed in biochemical and pharmaceutical research as a model compound or excipient.
• Metalworking Fluids: Can function as a corrosion inhibitor or additive in specialized industrial fluid formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Decanoate
CAS No.	13040-18-1
Molecular Formula	C10H19KO2
Molecular Weight	210.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Decanoic acid, potassium salt; Potassium caprate; Capric acid potassium salt; Potassium n-decanoate; n-Decanoic acid potassium salt; Kaliumdecanoat; UNII-9I3B2T5Q7M
EINECS	235-920-0

Quality Control

Our Potassium Decanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance for your applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	Reported on COA
pH (5% solution)	8.0 - 10.5

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.