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decanoic acid

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dec·a·no·ic acid  (dk-nk)
n.

decanoic acid [ˌdɛkəˈnəʊɪk]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a white crystalline insoluble carboxylic acid with an unpleasant odour, used in perfumes and for making fruit flavours. Formula: C9H19COOH Also called capric acid
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Noun1.decanoic acid - a fatty acid found in animal oils and fats; has an unpleasant smell resembling goats
saturated fatty acid - a fatty acid whose carbon chain cannot absorb any more hydrogen atoms; found chiefly in animal fats


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Comments: Tyrostan is a water soluble lipoaminoacid, obtained from the condensation of tyrosine (as potassium salt) with decanoic acid (capric/C10) Its compatibility with traditional cosmetic ingredients is comparable to the one of other lipoaminoacids, oligopeptides and water soluble aminoacids.
Retention of high-energy, ductile mode impact failure of unfilled MDPE was obtained when using short-chain decanoic acid coating, as a result of enhanced dispersion and reduced particle-matrix interactions promoting microscopic matrix yielding.
Stability over time has been confirmed in several formulations in the form of cleansers, gels and emulsions Comments: Tyrostan is a water soluble lipoaminoacid, obtained from the condensation of tyrosine (as potassium salt) with decanoic acid (capric/C10) Its compatibility with traditional cosmetic ingredients is comparable to lipoaminoacids, oligopeptides and water soluble aminoacids.
 
 
 
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