1-Decanol

1-Decanol is a straight chain fatty alcohol with ten carbon atoms and the molecular formula C₁₀H₂₁OH. It is a colorless to light yellow viscous liquid that is insoluble in water and has an aromatic odor.^[3] The interfacial tension against water at 20 °C is 8.97 mN/m.

1-Decanol^[1]

Skeletal formula
Space-filling model
Names
Preferred IUPAC name Decan-1-ol
Other names decyl alcohol n-decyl alcohol capric alcohol epal 10 antak agent 504
Identifiers
CAS Number	112-30-1 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:28903 Y
ChEMBL	ChEMBL25363 Y
ChemSpider	7882 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.003.597
KEGG	C01633 Y
PubChem CID	8174
UNII	89V4LX791F Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID7021946
InChI InChI=1S/C10H21OH/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11/h11H,2-10H2,1H3 Y Key: MWKFXSUHUHTGQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C10H21OH/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11/h11H,2-10H2,1H3 Key: MWKFXSUHUHTGQN-UHFFFAOYAN
SMILES OCCCCCCCCCC
Properties
Chemical formula	C10H21OH
Molar mass	158.28 g/mol
Appearance	Viscous liquid
Density	0.8297 g/cm3
Melting point	6.4 °C (43.5 °F; 279.5 K)
Boiling point	232.9 °C (451.2 °F; 506.0 K)
Solubility in water	37 mg/L at 25°C[2]
log P	4.57
Viscosity	12.048 mPa.s (@ 25 °C)
Hazards
Flash point	108 °C (226 °F; 381 K)
Safety data sheet (SDS)	Oxford MSDS
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Y verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references

Production

Decanol can be prepared by the hydrogenation of decanoic acid, which occurs in modest quantities in coconut oil (about 10%) and palm kernel oil (about 4%). It may also be produced synthetically via the Ziegler process.

Uses

Decanol is used in the manufacture of plasticizers, lubricants, surfactants and solvents. Its ability to permeate the skin has led to it being investigated as a penetration enhancer for transdermal drug delivery.^[4][5]

Safety

Like other medium chain fatty alcohols, 1-decanol is able to permeate the skin which can lead to irritation.