Product Overview

1-Decanol 99% For Synthesis (CAS No. 112-30-1) is a saturated, straight-chain primary alcohol consisting of a ten-carbon alkyl chain with a terminal hydroxyl group. Also known as n-decyl alcohol or capric alcohol, it belongs to the long-chain aliphatic alcohol family and exhibits the characteristic reactivity of primary alcohols. Its hydroxyl functionality participates in esterification, oxidation, etherification and substitution reactions, while the hydrophobic alkyl chain contributes to the properties of the resulting decyl derivatives.

The Synthesis grade is intended for preparative organic chemistry and laboratory-scale production of compounds incorporating a decyl group or derived from a primary alcohol. It serves as a starting material for the synthesis of decyl esters, ethers and other functionalised aliphatic derivatives. Controlled oxidation provides access to decanal and further oxidation products, while reactions involving the hydroxyl group enable preparation of decyl halides and related intermediates used in multistep organic synthesis.

Typical Applications

• Preparation of decyl esters through esterification with suitable carboxylic acids
• Synthesis of decyl ethers through appropriate ether-forming reactions
• Preparation of decanal by controlled oxidation of the primary alcohol group
• Synthesis of decanoic acid through further oxidation
• Preparation of 1-halodecane derivatives by hydroxyl-group substitution
• Synthesis of decyl-functionalised intermediates for further organic transformations
• Laboratory-scale preparation of long-chain aliphatic derivatives and ester-based compounds

Common Synonyms

• Decan-1-ol
• n-Decanol
• Decyl Alcohol
• n-Decyl Alcohol
• Capric Alcohol
• Nonylcarbinol
• 1-Hydroxydecane

Storage Conditions

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place, protected from excessive heat and direct sunlight. Minimise prolonged exposure to air and contamination during dispensing, and reseal the container promptly to preserve the composition and quality of the reagent.