1-Decanol

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1-Decanol
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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.

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

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MSDS data for 1-Decanol

v • d • e Alcohols
Primary alcohols	Methanol • Ethanol • Propan-1-ol • Butanol • Isobutanol • 1-Pentanol • 1-Hexanol • 1-Heptanol • Octanol • Nonanol • Decanol • Dodecanol • 1-Tetradecanol • Cetyl alcohol • Stearyl alcohol
Secondary alcohols	Isopropyl alcohol • 2-Butanol • 2-Hexanol
Tertiary alcohols	tert-Butanol