1-Decanol

1-Decanol[1]
IUPAC name Decan-1-ol
Other names decyl alcohol n-decyl alcohol capric alcohol epal 10 antak agent 504
Identifiers
CAS number	112-30-1 Y
PubChem	8174
ChemSpider	7882 Y
UNII	89V4LX791F Y
KEGG	C01633 Y
ChEBI	CHEBI:28903 Y
ChEMBL	CHEMBL25363 Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES OCCCCCCCCCC
InChI InChI=1S/C10H22O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11/h11H,2-10H2,1H3 Y Key: MWKFXSUHUHTGQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C10H22O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11/h11H,2-10H2,1H3 Key: MWKFXSUHUHTGQN-UHFFFAOYAN
Properties
Molecular formula	C10H22O
Molar mass	158.28 g/mol
Appearance	Viscous liquid
Density	0.8297 g/cm³
Melting point	6.4 °C, 280 K, 44 °F
Boiling point	232.9 °C, 506 K, 451 °F
Solubility in water	Insoluble
Hazards
MSDS	Oxford MSDS
Flash point	108 °C
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Infobox references

1-Decanol is a straight chain fatty alcohol with ten carbon atoms and the molecular formula C₁₀H₂₁OH. It is a colorless viscous liquid that is insoluble in water and has a strong odor.^[2]

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 permanent damage. Inhalation and ingestion can be harmful, it can also function as a narcotic. It is harmful in the environment.^[3]

References

1. ^ Merck Index, 12th Edition, 2911.
2. ^ ICSC [1]
3. ^ MSDS Safety Sheet [2]