Alcohols & Glycols
REACH
1-decanol
CAS Number
112-30-1
EC Number
203-956-9
FEMA Number
FEMA 2365
What is 1-decanol?
1-Decanol (CAS 112-30-1) is a medium-chain fatty alcohol. Also marketed as Royaltac, Royaltac-85 and Royaltac M-2.
Where is 1-decanol used?
- Flavor and fragrance: FEMA 2365-listed ingredient imparting fatty, waxy and citrus-peel notes in food and beverage formulations
- Personal care: emollient and co-emulsifier in creams, lotions and hair care products, supporting texture and phase stability
- Printing and packaging: surface modifier and wetting agent in ink formulations and release coating systems
- It also serves as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of surfactants, plasticizers and lubricant additives.
Good to know: Food-grade material meets FCC specification; technical-grade material is offered for industrial and surfactant manufacturing.
Commercial specifications
- Drum and IBC quantities
Other Names (Synonyms)
Royaltac-85|Royaltac M-2|Royaltac|Primary decyl alcohol|Paranol|Nonyl acarbinol|n-decyl alcohol|N-Decatyl alcohol
What are the physical properties of 1-decanol?
Melting Point 6.4 °C
Boiling Point 232.9 °C @ Press: 760 Torr
Density 0.8297 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C
Flash Point 180 °F
Appearance clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid
Color Clear colorless to slightly yellow
Odor Faint alcoholic.
Form Liquid
Water Solubility insoluble
Vapor Pressure 1 mm Hg ( 70 °C)
Refractive Index n 20/D 1.437(lit.)
Log P 4.5 at 20℃
How is 1-decanol classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant GHS09· Environmental Hazard GHS08· Health Hazard
Hazard Statements
H227 Combustible liquid
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary Statements
P203 Obtain, consult and follow expert instructions for use.
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to 1-decanol?
HS Code 29051900
UN Number 3082
ADR Class 9
Packing Group III
WGK (Germany) 1