Decyl alcohol

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

1-decanol; Capric alcohol; CAS number: 112-30-1

Definition
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Decyl alcohol, also known as 1-decanol, is a viscous, saturated fatty alcohol with the molecular formula C10H22O and the linear formula H3C-(CH2)8-CH2-OH. The alcohol is practically insoluble in water, soluble in ether and ethanol.

Note(s)
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Decyl compounds are organic compounds with 10 C atoms in the chain.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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