Neodecanoic Acid

Chemical Name: Neodecanoic Acid

CAS No.: 26896-20-8

Neodecanoic Acid is a synthetic, highly branched carboxylic acid with ten carbon atoms. Its characteristic structure features a tertiary carbon atom directly attached to the carbonyl group.

Neodecanoic Acid itself is used in the preparation of ceramic inks, metal processing aids, metal extractants, lubricants, and cosmetics.

Metal salts of Neodecanoic Acid (e.g., salts of Fe, Co, Cr, Ti, Sb, Ni) are used in applications such as ceramic inks, radial tire adhesives, paint drying agents, and PVC stabilizers.

Neodecanoyl chloride is used in the synthesis of peroxide initiators, pesticide intermediates, and pharmaceutical intermediates.

As an adhesive for radial tires, Neodecanoic Acid is commonly converted to its cobalt salt. This cobalt salt acts as a highly active adhesion promoter for the bonding of natural rubber or synthetic rubber to metals such as brass, zinc, and bare copper, or to metal reinforcements like zinc-plated wire cord and metal plates.

In paints, metal salts of Neodecanoic Acid accelerate the oxidation, polymerization, and drying of the paint film. The dryer reduces the activation energy for free radical formation, accelerates the cross-linking reaction of resin molecules, and thereby shortens the drying time.