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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]

Additional recommended knowledge

Essential Laboratory Skills Guide

Recognize and detect the effects of electrostatic charges on your balance

Weighing the right way

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]

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(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