Tridecylic acid

Tridecylic acid
IUPAC name Tridecanoic acid
Identifiers
CAS number	638-53-9
PubChem	12530
ChemSpider	12013 Y
ChEMBL	CHEMBL107874
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES O=C(O)CCCCCCCCCCCC
InChI InChI=1S/C13H26O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13(14)15/h2-12H2,1H3,(H,14,15) Y Key: SZHOJFHSIKHZHA-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
Properties
Molecular formula	CH3(CH2)11COOH
Molar mass	214.348 g/mol
Appearance	White crystals or powder
Melting point	40-45°C
Boiling point	236°C (100 mmHg)
Hazards
R-phrases	R36/37/38
S-phrases	S26, S36
Main hazards	Irritant (Xi)
NFPA 704	0 1 0
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Infobox references

Tridecylic acid, or tridecanoic acid, is a 13-carbon saturated fatty acid with the chemical formula CH₃(CH₂)₁₁COOH. It is commonly found in dairy products.

See also

• List of saturated fatty acids