10-Hydroxydecanoic acid
Chemical compound
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10-Hydroxydecanoic acid is a specialized saturated fatty acid that is a minor constituent of royal jelly.[1] It was discovered in 1957.[2]
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| Preferred IUPAC name
10-Hydroxydecanoic acid | |
| Other names
10-Hydroxycapric acid | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.015.317 |
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| Properties | |
| C10H20O3 | |
| Molar mass | 188.267 g·molâ1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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The enzyme omega-hydroxydecanoate dehydrogenase is capable of oxidising the hydroxy group to give the corresponding aldehyde:[3]
See also
- Myrmicacin (3-hydroxydecanoic acid)
- Queen bee acid (10-hydroxydecenoic acid)
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