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1-decanol; decanol


Name(s) 1-decanol; decanol
Scientific name(s)
Formula C10H22O
Molecular mass 158.285
IUPAC name decan-1-ol
INCHI InChI=1S/C10H22O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11/h11H,2-10H2,1H3
SMILE CCCCCCCCCCO
CAS ID 112-30-1
PubChem ID 8174
DrugBank ID Not available
CHEBI ID 28903
Description Isolated from plant sources, e.g. citrus oils, apple, coriander, babaco fruit (Carica pentagonia), wines, scallop and other foods_x000D_ _x000D_ 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. It is colorless and has a strong odour.; 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. It is colorless and has a strong odour.; Decanol is used in the manufacture of plasticizers, lubricants, surfactants and solvents.; Decanol causes a high irritability to skin and eyes, when splashed into the eyes it can cause permanent damageand is also inhalation and ingestion can be harmful, it can also function as a narcotic. It is also harmful in the environment.; ; from wikipedia. 1-Decanol is found in many foods, some of which are lime, white mustard, mollusks, and citrus.