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Sigma-Aldrich

1-Decanol

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

1-Decanol, Capric alcohol, Decyl alcohol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)9OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
158.28
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
EC Index Number:
203-956-9
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

<0.1 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

254 °C

potency

4720 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
3560 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

0.9-5.7 % (v/v)

bp

220-235 °C/1013 hPa

mp

5-7 °C

transition temp

flash point 95 °C (DIN 51758)

density

0.8 g/cm3 at 20 °C (DIN 51757)

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C10H22O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11/h11H,2-10H2,1H3

InChI key

MWKFXSUHUHTGQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Enhancement of fuel properties: 1-Decanol is used as a cosolvent in diesel-methanol blends to improve combustion, emission, and stability characteristics, offering potential enhancements for biofuel applications (El-Seesy et al., 2022).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.829 - 0.830
Identity (IR): passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

203.0 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup

Flash Point(C)

95 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup


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