Description

9-Methyldecan-1-ol is a branched-chain primary alcohol, also known as 9-Methyldecyl alcohol, valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and fragrance ingredient. Its unique structure provides specific organoleptic properties and reactivity, making it a valuable component in high-value synthesis. This compound is primarily sought by manufacturers in the fragrance and flavor, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring specific carbon chain length and branching.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: Used as a building block or modifier in the synthesis of musky, woody, or floral aroma chemicals.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a chiral synthon or a lipophilic side chain in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Lubricant and Plasticizer Additives: Acts as a precursor for esters that function as synthetic lubricants, base oils, or specialty plasticizers.
• Surfactant Synthesis: Utilized in the production of non-ionic surfactants and emulsifiers for industrial and cosmetic formulations.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a reagent in various organic transformations, including alkylation and esterification reactions.
• Research and Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in chemical research for studying structure-activity relationships.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Methyldecan-1-ol
CAS No.	55505-28-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₂₄O
Molecular Weight	172.31 g/mol
Synonyms	9-Methyldecyl alcohol; 1-Decanol, 9-methyl-; 9-Methyl-1-decanol; 9-Methyldecanol; Decyl alcohol, 9-methyl-; 9-Methyl-n-decan-1-ol; 9-Methyldecan-1-ol (primary constituent)
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Quality Control

Our 9-Methyldecan-1-ol is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed against comprehensive specifications using advanced techniques such as GC, HPLC, and NMR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.430 - 1.440
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.820 - 0.840

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