| Formula / Notation | C10H22O |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 112-30-1 |
| Molecular Weight | 158.28 |
| Melting Point | 44 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 446 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 0.84 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | In water, 37 mg/L at 25 °C |
| Appearance | Decyl alcohol appears as a clear colorless liquid with a sweet fat-like odor. Flash point 180 °F. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors are heavier than air. |
| Also Known As | decan-1-ol; Decan-1-ol; Decyl alcohol; 112-30-1; n-Decyl alcohol; n-Decanol; Capric alcohol; Nonylcarbinol; Antak; Royaltac |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is 1-Decanol?
Decan-1-ol is a fatty alcohol consisting of a hydroxy function at C-1 of an unbranched saturated chain of ten carbon atoms. It has a role as a metabolite, a pheromone and a protic solvent. It is a primary alcohol and a decanol.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: decan-1-ol
Other Names / Synonyms: decan-1-ol; Decan-1-ol; Decyl alcohol; 112-30-1; n-Decyl alcohol; n-Decanol; Capric alcohol; Nonylcarbinol; Antak; Royaltac
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 44 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 446 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 0.84 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 158.28 |
| Solubility | In water, 37 mg/L at 25 °C |
| Appearance | Decyl alcohol appears as a clear colorless liquid with a sweet fat-like odor. Flash point 180 °F. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors are heavier than air. |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Decan-1-ol is a fatty alcohol consisting of a hydroxy function at C-1 of an unbranched saturated chain of ten carbon atoms. It has a role as a metabolite, a pheromone and a protic solvent. It is a primary alcohol and a decanol.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for 1-Decanol is: C10H22O