Decyl alcohol
CAS 112-30-1
EC 203-956-9
Formula C10H22O
MW 158.28 g/mol
Alcohols & Glycols Personal Care & CosmeticsFood & NutritionPrinting & Packaging Surface Modification & WettingEmulsification & DispersionFlavoring & Acidulant
Description
Decyl alcohol (CAS 112-30-1) is a straight-chain fatty alcohol derived from natural or petrochemical sources, commercially available under trade names including Epal 10, Antak, Paranol, and T 148. It carries no E-code designation and is catalogued under EC 203-956-9 with the molecular formula C10H22O.
In personal care formulations, decyl alcohol functions as an emollient and emulsion stabilizer by integrating into lipid bilayers to reduce interfacial tension and improve skin feel in creams and conditioners. In fragrance and flavor applications, its mild fatty odor profile serves as a fixative base note, while in printing and packaging it acts as a surface-active agent to improve substrate wetting.
Decyl alcohol is supplied in liquid form and available in cosmetic, food-grade (FCC), and technical grades, with REACH compliance documentation available for EU procurement. Standard packaging includes drums and IBC containers. Buyers should confirm grade suitability against Ph.Eur. or FCC specifications depending on the intended application.
In personal care formulations, decyl alcohol functions as an emollient and emulsion stabilizer by integrating into lipid bilayers to reduce interfacial tension and improve skin feel in creams and conditioners. In fragrance and flavor applications, its mild fatty odor profile serves as a fixative base note, while in printing and packaging it acts as a surface-active agent to improve substrate wetting.
Decyl alcohol is supplied in liquid form and available in cosmetic, food-grade (FCC), and technical grades, with REACH compliance documentation available for EU procurement. Standard packaging includes drums and IBC containers. Buyers should confirm grade suitability against Ph.Eur. or FCC specifications depending on the intended application.
Physical Properties
| 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℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07 GHS09 GHS08
H
H227H304H315H319H332H335H361H400H402H411H412
P
P203P210P261P264P271P273P280P317P318P319P321P331P391P403P405P501P264+P265P301+P316P302+P352P304+P340P332+P317P337+P317P362+P364P370+P378P403+P233P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29051900 |
| UN Number | 3082 |
| ADR Class | 9 |
| Packing Group | III |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
Decan-1-OlAntakParanolEpal 101-decanolT 148DECANOLAlfol 10
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