Preferred name | decanol |
Trivial Name | 1-Decanol |
Short Description | capric alcohol |
Formula | C10 H22 O |
CAS Number | 112-30-1 |
FEMA Number | 2365 |
ECHA Number | 203-956-9 |
FDA UNII | 89V4LX791F |
Nikkaji Number | J2.887H |
Beilstein Number | 1735221 |
MDL | MFCD00004747 |
COE Number | 73 |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 103 1-decanol |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 112-30-1 ; 1-DECANOL |
Synonyms |
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Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 112-30-1 |
Pubchem (cid): | 8174 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134973159 |
Flavornet: | 112-30-1 |
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Golm Metabolome Database: | Search |
KEGG (GenomeNet): | C01633 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB11624 |
FooDB: | FDB012351 |
YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database): | YMDB00826 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2905.17.0000 |
FDA Listing of Food Additive Status: | View |
Typical G.C. | |
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Formulations/Preparations: emulsifiable concentrate. fatty alcohols (c8 & c10 groups) under trade name of fair-85 formerly called sprout-off. wt of active ingredients, 6.01 poundsgallon. sucker plucker concentrate is composed of fatty alcohols at following percentages c6= 0.42%; c8= 38.68%; c10= 45.90%. weight of active ingredients (fatty alcohols), 6.04 poundsgallon as an emulsifiable concentrate. off-shoot-t contains fatty alcohols, mainly octanol & decanol: (c6= 0.5%; c8= 42%; c10= 56%; c12= 1.5%). 85% active product. purity: assay 98% minimum for use as synthetic flavor ingredient in food. blend of hexanol, 4%; octanol, 42%; decanol, 54% alfol 610: c6 alcohol, 20 wt%; c8 alcohol, 35 wt%; c10 alcohol, 44 wt% epal 610: c6 alcohol, 17 wt%; c8 alcohol, 36 wt%; c10 alcohol, 47 wt% epal 810: c6 alcohol, 1 wt%; c8 alcohol, 45 wt%; c10 alcohol, 54 wt% grades: techical, high purity epal 1012: 75% decanol23% dodecanol blend used alone, or (as 'fatty alcohols') in mixture with other alcohols, mainly n-octanol; under product names, 'composition a' refers to 100% n-decanol; 'composition b' refers to a mixture defined, at least in usa, as 52-61% c10, 39-46% c8, 0-3% c6, 0-3% c12. |
Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 158.28454589844 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 6.865 to 6.915 |
Refractive Index | 1.435 to 1.439 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 146 to 147°C @ 50 mm Hg |
Acid Value | 1 max KOH/g |
Vapor Pressure | 0.00851 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 4.5 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 82 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 4.57 |
Shelf life | 36 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
fixed oils | Yes |
paraffin oil | Yes |
propylene glycol | Yes |
water, 37 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
glycerin | No |
Stability | |
non-discoloring in most media | Unspecified |
powder | Unspecified |
shampoo | Unspecified |
Odor Type: Fatty | |
fatty, waxy, floral, orange, sweet, clean, watery | |
Odor strength | medium |
Substantivity | 104 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1983) | At 100.00 %. fatty waxy floral orange sweet clean watery |
Flavor Type: Waxy | |
waxy, green, fatty, floral, costus, watery, citrus | |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1983) | Waxy green fatty floral costus watery citrus |
General comment | Aldehydic waxy green fatty tart perfumistic |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Abronia, Beeswax absolute replacer, Bergamot, Calamus oil replacer, Cedrat, Cilantro, Citronella, Citrus, Clean cotton, Cologne, Colonia, Curacao, Elder flower, Ginger, Grapefruit, Kumquat, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Litsea cubeba, Mandarin, Mandarin clementine mandarin, Melissa oil replacer, Mimosa, Mock orange, Orange, Orange bitter orange peel, Orange blossom, Osmanthus, Rain, Rhubarb, Spring rain, Tangelo, Tangerine, Verbena, Yuzu |
Flavoring purposes | Bergamot, Cilantro, Citrus, Citrus cooler, Cola, Curacao, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lemon lime, Lemonade, Lemongrass, Lime, Lime key lime, Litsea cubeba, Mandarin, Mimosa, Necterine, Orange, Orange bitter orange peel, Orange blossom, Tangelo, Tangerine |
Cosmetic purposes | Fragrance, Skin conditioning - emollient, Surfactants, Surfactant - foam boosting, Viscosity controlling agents |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi N - Irritant, Dangerous for the environment. | |
R 38 - Irritating to skin. R 41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes. R 52/53 - Harmful to qauatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 39 - Wear eye/face protection. S 61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
Flammable liquids (Category 4), H227 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H402 Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H412 | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) | |
H227 - Combustible liquid H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H402 - Harmful to aquatic life H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337 + P313 - IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use … for extinction. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
Human Experience: | |
3 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 4720 mg/kg LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 34, Pg. 493, 1973. intraperitoneal-rat LD50 800 mg/kg "Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology," 3rd rev. ed., Clayton, G.D., and F.E. Clayton, eds., New York, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1978-82. Vol. 3 originally pub. in 1979; pub. as 2n rev. ed. in 1985.Vol. 2C, Pg. 4631, 1982. oral-mouse LD50 6500 mg/kg Farm Chemicals Handbook. Vol. -, Pg. C267, 1991. intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 800 mg/kg "Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology," 3rd rev. ed., Clayton, G.D., and F.E. Clayton, eds., New York, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1978-82. Vol. 3 originally pub. in 1979; pub. as 2n rev. ed. in 1985.Vol. 2C, Pg. 4631, 1982. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
skin-rabbit LD50 3560 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 11, Pg. 95, 1973. | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
inhalation-mouse LC50 4000 mg/m3/2H "Toxicometric Parameters of Industrial Toxic Chemicals Under Single Exposure," Izmerov, N.F., et al., Moscow, Centre of International Projects, GKNT, 1982Vol. -, Pg. 42, 1982. inhalation-mammal (species unspecified) LC50 3000 mg/m3 Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 51(5), Pg. 61, 1986. |
Category: | |||
flavor and fragrance agents | |||
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
Recommendation for decanol usage levels up to: | |||
3.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Structure Class: | I | ||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 3 | |||
Click here to view publication 3 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 5.20000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 2.10000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | 3.00000 | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 4.60000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 4.60000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 5.20000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 1, Revision 1 (FGE.01Rev 1): Branched-chain aliphatic saturated aldehydes, carboxylic acids and related esters of primary alcohols and branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical groups 1 and 2 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) on a request from the Commission View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 01 Rev2 (FGE.01 Rev2): Branched-chain aliphatic saturated aldehydes, carboxylic acids and related esters of primary alcohols and branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical groups 1 and 2 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of straight-chain primary aliphatic alcohols/aldehydes/acids, acetals and esters with esters containing saturated alcohols and acetals containing saturated aldehydes (chemical group 1) when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
Retrospective analysis of the immunotoxic effects of plant protection products as reported in the Draft Assessment Reports for their peer review at EU level View page or View pdf |
Outcome of the consultation with Member States, the applicant and EFSA on the pesticide risk assessment for 1-decanol in light of confirmatory data View page or View pdf |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):112-30-1 |
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :8174 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WISER:UN 3082 |
WGK Germany:1 |
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Chemidplus:0000112301 |
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials |
RTECS:112-30-1 |