Alcohols, C9-11

158.285

158.167

266-367-6

20.2

4.23 (calculated)

Decyl alcohol appears as a clear colorless liquid with a sweet fat-like odor. Flash point 180°F. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors are heavier than air.

Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01

7°C

230°C

108°C c.c.

Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.37 (very poor)

Separated from strong oxidants, acid anhydrides and acid chlorides. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.

Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 1

Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.5

Reference value: Oral-rat LD50: 1378 mg/kg

Flammable; burning produces irritating fumes

vol% in air: 0.7.5

Sweet odor

SLIGHT, CHARACTERISTIC FATTY TASTE

III

9

3082

HE4375000

Warehouse ventilated, low temperature and dry

Stable in mildly acidic & alkaline solutions

P201, P202, P261, P264, P271, P273, P280, P281, P301+P310, P304+P312, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P308+P313, P312, P331, P337+P313, P391, P403+P233, P405, P501

H304

moderately toxic