3-DECANOL

Description

3-DECANOL · CAS 1565-81-7 · C10H22O. UNII WTY84QBP4T. Boiling Point: 211 °C; Density: 0.826-0.832; Refractive Index: 1.435-1.439.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	1565-81-7
PubChem CID	519158
Molecular formula	C10H22O
IUPAC name	decan-3-ol
UNII (FDA)	WTY84QBP4T
FEMA number	3605
JECFA number	295

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	158.28
XLogP3	3.9
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	7
Exact Mass	158.167065321
Monoisotopic Mass	158.167065321
Topological Polar Surface Area	20.2
Heavy Atom Count	11
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	211 °C
Density	0.826-0.832
Refractive Index	1.435-1.439

Physical description & handling notes

• Liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
• colourless to pale yellow liquid with a floral odour
• insoluble in water
• (in ethanol)

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Floral No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H319 (100%)

Documented Uses

• Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]
• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms

3-Decanol; decan-3-ol; Ethyl heptyl carbinol; Heptyl ethyl carbinol; Ethyl n-heptyl carbinol; 3-HYDROXYDECANE; FEMA No. 3605; UNII-WTY84QBP4T; WTY84QBP4T; DL-DECAN-3-OL; 3-DECANOL [FHFI]; 1-ETHYL-1-OCTANOL; AI3-19948; DTXSID50862695; FEMA 3605; RefChem:93621

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of 3-DECANOL?

CAS 1565-81-7; molecular formula C10H22O; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is 3-DECANOL known by?

3-Decanol, decan-3-ol, Ethyl heptyl carbinol, Heptyl ethyl carbinol, Ethyl n-heptyl carbinol, 3-HYDROXYDECANE.

What is the regulatory status of 3-DECANOL?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is 3-DECANOL classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H319.

What are the key physical properties of 3-DECANOL?

Boiling Point: 211 °C; Density: 0.826-0.832; Refractive Index: 1.435-1.439.

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