1-decanol

Name:
1-decanol
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	n-decyl alcohol; alcohol C-10
M Formula:	CH3(CH2)8CH2OH
Properties:
Colorless, water-white liquid; sweet odor. D 0.829, bp 232.9C, mp 6C, flash p 180F (OC) (82.2C); refr index 1.4372 (20C). Insoluble in water (25C); soluble in alcohol and ether. Combustible.
Derivation:
Reduction of coconut-oil fatty acids, from C9 olefin and synthesis gas, by the Oxo process.
Grade:
Technical, high purity.
Use:
Plasticizers, detergents, synthetic lubricants, solvents, perfumes, flavorings, antifoam agent.