| Agent Name |
Decanol |
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| Alternative Name |
n-Decyl alcohol |
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| CAS Number |
112-30-1 |
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| Formula |
C10-H22-O |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
1-Decanol; 1-Decanol (natural); 1-Hydroxydecane; Agent 504; Alcohol C-10; Alfol 10; Antak; C 10 alcohol; C10 alcohol; Capric alcohol; Caprinic alcohol; Conol 10N; DECYL, N- ALCOHOL; Decanol; Decanol (VAN); Decyl alcohol; Dytol S-91; Epal 10; Fatty alcohol(C10); Kalcohl 1098; Kalcohl 10H; Lorol 22; Nacol 10-99; Nonylcarbinol; Primary decyl alcohol; Royaltac; Royaltac M-2; Royaltac-85; Sipol L10; T 148; T-148; T-148 (VAN); n-Decan-1-ol; n-Decanol; n-Decatyl alcohol; n-Decyl alcohol; n-Nonylcarbinol; [ChemIDplus] UN1987 |
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| Category |
Alcohols and Polyols |
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| Description |
Clear liquid with a sweet odor; [CAMEO] Odor resembles orange flowers; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to produce plasticizers, lubricants, petroleum additives, herbicides, surface active chemicals, and solvents; [Merck Index, 2855] Used in the perfume industry; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
An eye irritant; [CAMEO] Inhalation of high concentrations can induce unconsciousness; [MSDSonline] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.00851 mm Hg |
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| Odor Threshold Low |
0.006 ppm |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (mouse) = 4000 mg/m3/2H |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point equals 180 degrees F; boiling point equals 446 degrees F; [CAMEO] Odor threshold from CHEMINFO; |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 1-DECANOL
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