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UNDECYLENYL ALCOHOL

10-undecen-1-ol is an alkenyl alcohol that is 1-undecene in which one of the terminal methyl hydrogens is replaced by a hydroxy group.

Molecular structure

Definition

10-undecen-1-ol is an alkenyl alcohol that is 1-undecene in which one of the terminal methyl hydrogens is replaced by a hydroxy group. It is a primary alcohol, a medium-chain fatty alcohol and an alkenyl alcohol. It derives from a hydride of a 1-undecene.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII G63HL09NXK · registered name 10-UNDECEN-1-OL · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Listed as a fragrance-composition material (not a claim that it adds scent)FRAGRANCEReduces staticANTISTATICKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGGives the product a scentPERFUMING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

UNDECYLENYL ALCOHOLINCI운데실레닐알코올Korean label name (MFDS standard)10-Undecen-1-olSynonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
112-43-6
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
203-971-0
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID4059419
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID9033260
IUPAC
Undec-10-en-1-ol
Molecular formula
C11H22O
Molecular weight
170.296 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
Colorless liquid, [Alfa Aesar MSDS] · Liquid
Boiling point
132.00 to 133.00 °C. @ 15.00 mm Hg
Melting point
-2 °C
Solubility
44 mg/L @ 20 °C (exp)

Values measured on the substance itself, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem

What products actually use it for

What the 8 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Fragrance3
  • Flavouring and nutrient2
  • Deodorizer1
  • Anti-static agent1
  • Softener and conditioner1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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