2311-59-3

Basic information

• Product Name: N-CAPRIC ACID ISOPROPYL ESTER
• Synonyms: ISOPROPYL N-DECANOATE;ISOPROPYL DECANOATE;ISOPROPYL CAPRATE;N-DECANOIC ACID ISOPROPYL ESTER;N-CAPRIC ACID ISOPROPYL ESTER;1-Methylethyldecanoate;capricacidisopropylester;Decanoicacid,1-methylethylester
• CAS NO: 2311-59-3
• Molecular Formula: C₁₃H₂₆O₂
• Molecular Weight: 214.34
• EINECS: 219-001-4
• Mol File: 2311-59-3.mol
• Article Data: 12

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 89 °C / 2mmHg
• Flash Point: 122 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.86
• Refractive Index: 1.4220-1.4250
• CAS DataBase Reference: N-CAPRIC ACID ISOPROPYL ESTER(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: N-CAPRIC ACID ISOPROPYL ESTER(2311-59-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: N-CAPRIC ACID ISOPROPYL ESTER(2311-59-3)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 2311-59-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

N-Capric Acid Isopropyl Ester, also known as Isopropyl Decanoate, is a chemical compound often used in a wide range of applications such as in the formulation of skincare and cosmetic products due to its properties as a conditioning agent. It is known to enhance the appearance and feel of hair by improving its body, suppleness, and sheen. Moreover, it improves the texture of skin, primarily by providing lubrication and reducing roughness. As an ester of isopropyl alcohol and capric acid, this chemical is generally characterized by a fruity or floral aroma, which makes it a valuable additive in the production of perfumes and flavorings.

Upstream product

• 112-13-0 n-decanoyl chloride 
• 67-63-0 isopropyl alcohol 
• 334-48-5 1-decanoic acid 
• 112-31-2 caprinaldehyde 
• 4353-06-4 2-n-nonyl-1,3-dioxolane 
• 75-26-3 isopropyl bromide 
• 693-04-9 butyl magnesium bromide 
• 64135-07-5 isopropyl 6-bromohexanoic acid ester 

Downstream Products

• 1351766-64-7 (R)-3-ethoxy-3-oxo-1-phenylpropyl decanoate 
• 72656-47-4 ethyl (R)-3-hydroxy-3-phenylpropanoate 
• 33401-74-0 ethyl (3R)-3-hydroxy-3-phenylpropionate 
• 1975-78-6 n-decanenitrile 

Relevant articles and documents

Generation and trapping of ketenes in flow

Ketenes were generated by the thermolysis of alkoxyalkynes under flow conditions, and then trapped with amines and alcohols to cleanly give amides and esters. For a 10 min reaction time, temperatures of 180, 160, and 140 °C were required for >95% conversion of EtO, iPrO, and tBuO alkoxyalkynes, respectively. Variation of the temperature and flow rate with inline monitoring of the output by IR spectroscopy allowed the kinetic parameters for the conversion of 1-ethoxy-1-octyne to be easily estimated (Ea = 105.4 kJ/mol). Trapping of the in-situ-generated ketenes by alcohols to give esters required the addition of a tertiary amine catalyst to prevent competitive [2+2] addition of the ketene to the alkoxyalkyne precursor.

Organocatalytic oxidation of aldehydes to mixed anhydrides

TEMPO catalyzes the direct oxidation of aldehydes to mixed anhydrides in the presence of a carboxylic acid. The anhydrides can be converted in situ to esters, secondary, tertiary or Weinreb amides in high yield. Oxidation of the aldehyde directly to 2-propyl esters is also possible using only catalytic amounts of acid. The oxidation reactions are rapid and take place under mild conditions.

Nickel-catalyzed cross-coupling of unactivated alkyl halides and tosylate carrying a functional group with alkyl and phenyl Grignard reagents

By the use of catalytic amounts of a nickel salt and a 1,3-butadiene, primary and secondary alkyl Grignard reagents undergo cross-coupling with alkyl bromides, iodide, and tosylate carrying a functional group such as amide, ester, and ketone at 0 °C in THF. The present procedure provides a simple, convenient, and practical method for construction of carbon chains in the presence of various functional groups. PhMgBr also gave the corresponding coupling product in a moderate yield.