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1-decanol Information

1-Decanol is a straight chain fatty alcohol with ten carbon atoms and the molecular formula C10H21OH. It is a colorless viscous liquid that is insoluble in water and has a strong odor.[2]

Uses

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

Toxicity

Decanol causes a high irritability to skin and eyes, when splashed into the eyes it can cause permanent damage. Inhalation and ingestion can be harmful, it can also function as a narcotic. It is harmful in the environment.[3]

References

  1. ^ Merck Index, 12th Edition, 2911.
  2. ^ ICSC [1]
  3. ^ MSDS Safety Sheet [2]
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Methanol

Primary alcohols (1°)

Ethanol · 1-Propanol · Butanol/Isobutanol · 1-Pentanol · 1-Hexanol · 1-Heptanol Fatty alcohol: Octanol (C8) · 1-Nonanol (C9) · 1-Decanol (C10) · Undecanol (C11) · Dodecanol (C12) · 1-Tetradecanol (C14) · Cetyl alcohol (C16) · Stearyl alcohol (C18) · Arachidyl alcohol (C20) · Docosanol (C22) · Tetracosanol (C24) · Hexacosanol (C26) · Octanosol (C28) · Triacontanol (C30) Policosanol

Secondary alcohols (2°)

Isopropyl alcohol · 2-Butanol · 2-Hexanol · Cyclohexanol

Tertiary alcohols (3°)

tert-Butanol · 2-Methyl-2-butanol

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