Neodecanoic Acid is a branched C10 carboxylic acid isomer mixture identified by CAS 26896-20-8. It may be evaluated for metal salts, coating resins, catalysts, extractants, and specialty ester intermediates. For an RFQ, state the intended use, required specification, quantity, packaging, destination, and document needs.
Neodecanoic Acid CAS 26896-20-8
- CAS: 26896-20-8
- Synonyms: Neodecanoic Acid; Tertiary Decanoic Acid; Versatic Acid 10; C10 Branched Carboxylic Acid Isomers
- Einecs: 248-093-9
- Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₂₀O₂
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Product Description
Neodecanoic Acid is a branched C10 carboxylic acid isomer mixture identified by CAS 26896-20-8.
Synonyms: Neodecanoic Acid; Tertiary Decanoic Acid; Versatic Acid 10; C10 Branched Carboxylic Acid Isomers.
CAS: 26896-20-8.
EINECS / EC: 248-093-9.
Molecular formula: C₁₀H₂₀O₂.
Treat it as a technical isomer mixture, not a single fixed-molecule grade unless the supplier specification says otherwise.
It may be evaluated for metal salts, coating resins, catalysts, extractants, and specialty ester intermediates.
Confirm the current product-specific specification.
Confirm packaging requirements for the proposed material and destination.
Document requirements should be confirmed from the current specification, SDS, COA, or other product-specific files.
Regulated-use suitability must be confirmed separately with current product-specific documentation.
The page is an RFQ entry point and does not state stock, price, MOQ, or fixed lead time.
For an RFQ, state the intended use, required specification, quantity, packaging, destination, and document needs.
FAQ - Technical & Supply Chain
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What is Neodecanoic Acid CAS 26896-20-8?
A: It is a synthetic, highly branched C10 carboxylic acid supplied as an isomer mixture with the formula C₁₀H₂₀O₂. Common names include neodecanoic acid, tertiary decanoic acid, Versatic Acid 10 and NDA. -
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Why is Neodecanoic Acid described as an isomer mixture?
A: CAS 26896-20-8 does not identify one fixed molecule. The distribution of branched C10 isomers and minor homologues affects acid value, low-temperature behavior, metal-salt solubility and final resin or ester properties, so the supplier grade must be specified. -
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Which specifications are most important for Neodecanoic Acid?
A: Confirm acid value and method, color, water content, density and refractive index where reported, plus hydrocarbon or unsaponifiable matter. Typical acid values are commonly around 315-330 mg KOH/g, but supplier ranges can vary and should match the downstream chemistry. -
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What are the main applications of Neodecanoic Acid?
A: It is mainly converted to metal neodecanoates used as driers or catalysts in alkyd and industrial coatings, and used in PVC stabilizers, metalworking-fluid corrosion inhibitors, synthetic ester lubricants and polymer additives. It can also be a building block for specialty esters. -
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What should be confirmed when sourcing Neodecanoic Acid?
A: State the intended metal salt, ester or coating application, required acid-value range, color, packaging and quantity. Confirm whether drum, IBC or bulk tank supply is needed and that the batch analysis is based on the same isomer-mixture grade.
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