3-hydroxydecanoic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid that is decanoic acid substituted at position 3 by a hydroxy group. It has a role as an antimitotic and an Escherichia coli metabolite. It is a 3-hydroxy fatty acid and a medium-chain fatty acid. It derives from a decanoic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 3-hydroxydecanoate. 3-Hydroxycapric acid is a normally occurring carboxylic acid in human blood plasma. It also induces a reversible shape change of the membrane crenation in human erythrocytes.

Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.