| Description | Capryl caprate (Decanoic acid decyl ester) is a compound obtained from extracts of Tergite glands from the abdomen of virgin queen bees. |
| Synonyms | Decanoic acid decyl ester, Decyl decanoate |
| molecular weight | 312.53 |
| Molecular formula | C20H40O2 |
| CAS | 1654-86-0 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 1 mg/mL (3.20 mM), Sonication is recommended. |
| References | 1. Caliari Oliveira R,et al. The origin and evolution of queen and fertility signals in Corbiculate bees. BMC Evol Biol. 2015 Nov 16;15:254. |