Description

5-Hydroxydecanoic Acid Sodium Salt is a high-purity organic salt derivative of a hydroxylated fatty acid, valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and building block. Its structure makes it particularly useful for synthesizing specialized surfactants, complex lipids, and fine chemicals where controlled hydrophilicity and anionic character are required. This compound is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly those requiring fatty acid-derived moieties.
• Surfactant & Detergent Formulation: Serves as a key raw material for producing anionic surfactants with enhanced solubility and mildness for personal care products.
• Cosmetic Ingredient: Employed in the development of emulsifiers, stabilizers, and delivery systems for skincare and haircare formulations.
• Biochemical Research: Acts as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway research related to fatty acid oxidation and modification.
• Lubricant & Grease Additive: Functions as a corrosion inhibitor and additive in the formulation of specialized industrial lubricants.
• Polymer Modification: Used as a comonomer or modifier to introduce hydrophilic functional groups into polymers for improved properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	5-Hydroxydecanoic Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	624-00-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₉NaO₃
Molecular Weight	210.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 5-Hydroxydecanoate; 5-Hydroxycapric Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium 5-Hydroxycaprate; Decanoic acid, 5-hydroxy-, sodium salt (1:1); 5-Hydroxy-n-decanoic acid sodium salt
EINECS	210-819-2

Quality Control

Our 5-Hydroxydecanoic Acid Sodium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled 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 affect quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
pH (5% solution)	7.0 - 9.0

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