Tridecanoic acid
Also known as: n-Tridecanoic acid, Tridecylic acid, n-Tridecoic acid, Tridecic acid, C13:0
Tridecanoic acid (CAS 638-53-9) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C13H26O2 and a molecular weight of 214.344 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 41-42 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 308.2±5.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 139.6±12.5 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 638-53-9
- Jingsj CID
- J-46843-9
- Molecular Formula
- C13H26O2
- Molecular Weight
- 214.344 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 41-42 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 308.2±5.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 139.6±12.5 °C |
| Exact Mass | 214.193283 |
| PSA | 37.30000 |
| LogP | 5.56 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.7 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.450 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915900090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Tridecanoic acid?
The CAS number of Tridecanoic acid is 638-53-9.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Tridecanoic acid?
Tridecanoic acid has molecular formula C13H26O2 and molecular weight 214.344 g/mol.
Is Tridecanoic acid hazardous?
Tridecanoic acid has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Tridecanoic acid?
For Tridecanoic acid, Upstream Products: Dodecylamine, Tridecanal, 1-Tetradecene; Downstream Products: Methyl heneicosanoate, Dodecyl isocyanate, Methyl tridecanoate.
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