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| Preferred IUPAC name Decan-1-ol | |
| Other names decyl alcohol n-decyl alcohol capric alcohol epal 10 antak agent 504 | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.003.597 |
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| Properties | |
| C10H21OH | |
| Molar mass | 158.28 g/mol |
| Appearance | Viscous liquid |
| Density | 0.8297 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 6.4 °C (43.5 °F; 279.5 K) |
| Boiling point | 232.9 °C (451.2 °F; 506.0 K) |
| 37 mg/L at 20°C[2] | |
| logP | 4.57 |
| Viscosity | 12.048 mPa.s (@ 25 °C) |
| Hazards | |
| Flash point | 108 °C (226 °F; 381 K) |
| Safety data sheet (SDS) | Oxford MSDS |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in theirstandard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
1-Decanol is a straight chainfatty alcohol with tencarbonatoms and the molecular formula C10H21OH. It is a colorless to light yellow viscous liquid that is insoluble in water and has an aromatic odor.[3] The interfacial tension against water at 20 °C is 8.97 mN/m.
Decanol can be prepared by thehydrogenation ofdecanoic acid, which occurs in modest quantities incoconut oil (about 10%) andpalm kernel oil (about 4%). It may also be produced synthetically via theZiegler process.
Decanol is used in the manufacture ofplasticizers,lubricants,surfactants and solvents. Its ability to permeate the skin has led to it being investigated as a penetration enhancer fortransdermal drug delivery.[4][5]
Like other medium chain fatty alcohols, 1-decanol is able to permeate the skin which can lead to irritation.
