Description

1-Decanol is a primary fatty alcohol with a ten-carbon chain, widely recognized for its versatility as a chemical intermediate and functional additive. This compound is valued for its ability to impart emollient properties, act as a solvent, and serve as a crucial building block for synthesizing plasticizers, surfactants, and esters. Key industries that utilize 1-Decanol include personal care, flavors & fragrances, lubricants, and polymer manufacturing, where its consistent quality and performance are essential.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Used as a component in synthetic essential oils and as a flavoring agent due to its characteristic fatty, waxy, and citrus-like odor.
• Plasticizer and Lubricant Production: A key raw material for manufacturing esters like dioctyl phthalate (DOP) alternatives and synthetic lubricants.
• Surfactant and Detergent Intermediate: Serves as a hydrophobic feedstock for producing non-ionic surfactants (ethoxylates) and biodegradable detergents.
• Personal Care and Cosmetics: Functions as an emollient, viscosity controller, and carrier in creams, lotions, and deodorants.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a solvent and intermediate in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Industrial Applications: Used in textile processing, metalworking fluids, and as an additive in coatings and inks.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Decanol
CAS No.	112-30-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₂₂O
Molecular Weight	158.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Decyl alcohol; n-Decyl alcohol; Capric alcohol; n-Decanol; Decan-1-ol; Alcohol C10; Primary decyl alcohol; Nonylcarbinol; Dytol M-83; Royaltac
EINECS	203-956-9

Quality Control

Our 1-Decanol is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) for assay and impurity profiling, to meet the specifications required for industrial and specialty applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is available for every shipment, detailing key parameters such as identity, purity, color, and water content.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, acids, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Color (APHA)	≤ 15
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Acid Value	≤ 0.1 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Value	345 - 360 mg KOH/g
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.435 - 1.439
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.828 - 0.833

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.