Decanol

• Description: 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.;Liquid;Liquid;Liquid;Liquid;COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.;colourless liquid/floral, waxy, fruity odour
• Synonyms: Capric alcohol
• IUPAC Name: decan-1-ol
• Molecular Weight: 158.27
• Molecular Formula: C10H22O
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H22O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11/h11H,2-10H2,1H3
• InChI Key: MWKFXSUHUHTGQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Boiling Point: 231 °C (lit.)
• Melting Point: 5-7 °C (lit.)
• Flash Point: 180 °F (USCG, 1999);82 °C (180 °F) - closed cup;180 °F (82 °C) (Open cup);108 °C c.c.
• Purity: 99%+
• Density: 0.84 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999);0.8297 g/cu cm at 20 °C;0.83 g/cm³;Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20 °C (air = 1): 1.01;0.826-0.831
• Solubility: 2.34e-04 M;0.037 mg/mL at 25 °C;In water, 37 mg/L at 25 °C;Soluble in carbon tetrachloride; miscible in ethanol, ether, acetone, benzene, chloroform;1:3 IN 60% ALCOHOL;Soluble in alcohol, ether, mineral oil, propylene glycol, fixed oils; Insoluble in glycerin water at 233 °C;Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20 °C: 0.37 (very poor);soluble in alcohol, ether, mineral oil, propylene glycol, most fixed oils; Insoluble in glycerin, water;1 ml in 3 ml 60% alcohol (in ethanol)
• Appearance: Liquid
• Application: Decanol, also known as 1-Decanol or decyl alcohol, serves a versatile role in various industries due to its unique chemical properties as a long-chain primary alcohol. It is primarily used in the manufacture of plasticizers, synthetic lubricants, and petroleum additives, benefiting from its solvent capabilities. Its incorporation in products spans surface active agents, solvents, and herbicides. In the cosmetic and personal care industry, Decanol functions as an emollient, surfactant, and foam booster, while also aiding in viscosity control and odor masking. It finds application in perfumery as a fixative, thanks to its characteristic floral odor akin to orange flowers. Additionally, Decanol impacts biological systems by enhancing homomeric glycine receptor function and inhibiting 5HT2α receptors, potentially influencing psychological states. This compound, naturally found in sweet orange and ambrette seed, is also commercially derived from liquid paraffin and acts as a plant growth regulator for crops like tobacco.<|vq_532|>
• Storage: Room temperature
• Alcohol: Decanol
• C No.Chain: C10:0
• Exact Mass: 158.167065g/mol
• Physical State: Liquid
• Stability: Stable in mildly acidic & alkaline solutions
• Subcategory: Saturated