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1-Decanol

1-Decanol

IUPAC name	1-decanol
Other names	decyl alcohol n-decyl alcohol capric alcohol epal 10 antak agent 504
Identifiers
CAS number	112-30-1
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCO
Properties
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₂₂O
Molar mass	158.28 g/mol
Density	0.8297 g/cm³
Melting point	7 °C
Boiling point	231 °C
Hazards
Flash point	108 °C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

1-Decanol is a straight chain fatty alcohol with ten carbon atoms and the molecular formula CH₃(CH₂)₉OH. It is a colorless viscous liquid that is insoluble in water. It is colorless and has a strong odour.^[1]

Uses

Decanol is used in the manufacture of plasticizers, lubricants, surfactants and solvents.

Toxicity

Decanol causes a high irritability to skin and eyes, when splashed into the eyes it can cause permament damage. Also inhalation and Ingestion can be harmful, it can also function as a narcotic. It is also harmful in the environment.^[2]

References

^ ICSC [1]
^ MSDS Safety Sheet [2]

v • d • e Alcohols
(0°)	Methanol
Primary alcohols (1°)	Ethanol · Propan-1-ol · Butanol · Isobutanol · 1-Pentanol · 1-Hexanol · 1-Heptanol · Octanol · Nonanol · Decanol · Undecanol · Dodecanol · 1-Tetradecanol · Cetyl alcohol · Stearyl alcohol · Arachidyl alcohol · Docosanol · Octanosol · Triacontanol
Secondary alcohols (2°)	Isopropyl alcohol · 2-Butanol · 2-Hexanol
Tertiary alcohols (3°)	tert-Butanol

Category: Fatty alcohols

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