Decyl Alcohol, Decanol, Capric Alcohol, Alcohol C-10, Hydroxydecane, 112-30-1

Decyl Alcohol, Decanol, Capric Alcohol, Alcohol C-10, Hydroxydecane, 112-30-1

General Information

• Product Name / Synonyms: Decyl Alcohol, Capric Alcohol, Alcohol C-10, N-Decyl Alcohol, Nonyl Carbinol, 1-Hydroxydecane, 1-Decanol

• CAS Number: 112-30-1

• EINECS Number: 203-956-9

• Molecular Formula: C10H22O

• Molar Mass: 158.28 g/mol

Physical and Chemical Properties

• Density (25 °C): 0.829 g/mL

• Melting Point: 5–7 °C

• Boiling Point: 230–231 °C

• Flash Point: 82 °C (180 °F)

• Vapor Pressure: 1 mmHg (70 °C)

• Vapor Density: 4.5 (air = 1)

• Refractive Index (n20/D): 1.437

• pKa: 15.21 ± 0.10 (estimated)

• Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid

• Odor: Mild alcoholic

• Storage Conditions: Store below +30 °C

• Explosive Limits: 0.9 – 5.7 % (V)

Solubility

• In Water: Poorly soluble (2.8% by weight)

• In Ethanol: Soluble up to 60%, clear colorless solution (1 mL/3 mL)

• Other Solvents: Soluble in acetic acid, ethanol, benzene, petroleum ether; highly soluble in ether

Applications

• Industrial Uses:

  • Raw material for surfactants, plasticizers, and fatty alcohols

  • PVC wire coating materials and synthetic leather plasticizers (DIDP, DIDA)

  • Uranium refining processes

  • Antifoaming agent production

  • Additive in petroleum drilling and enhanced oil recovery fluids

• Agricultural Uses:

  • Solvent and stabilizer in herbicides and pesticides

  • Fruit ripening agent (green fruit maturation)

  • Germination control for ornamental plants, tobacco, and other seeds

References

• JECFA Number: 103

• Merck Index: 14,2855

• Beilstein (BRN): 1735221