1-Decanol

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1-Decanol

1-Nonanol

Chemical name 1-decanol
Other names decyl alcohol
n-decyl alcohol
capric alcohol
epal 10
antak
agent 504
Chemical formula C10H22O
Molecular mass 158.28 g/mol
CAS number [112-30-1]
Density 0.8297 g/cm³
Melting point 7 °C
Boiling point 231 °C
Flash point 108 °C
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCO
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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.

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

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