CAS 1120-06-5: (±)-2-Decanol

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Decan-2-ol aids in examining phytanoyl-CoA hydroxylase's activity and developing a tiny reactor for alcohol oxidation in supercritical CO2.

2-Decanol

2-Decanol is used to develop a miniature catalytic reactor for the oxidation of alcohols with O2 in supercritical CO2. It was used to study the substrate spectrum of phytanoyl-CoA hydroxylase with regard to the length of both the acyl chain and the branch at position. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

2-Decanol is a hydroxylated fatty acid. It is the major component of many essential oils, including lavender and rosemary. 2-Decanol has been shown to inhibit the replication of the pandemic strain Covid-19 in wild-type mice. 2-Decanol has a molecular weight of 116.24 g/mol and a viscosity of 0.8 cP at 25°C. The isolated yield for this compound is about 22%. 2-Decanol can be used as biodiesel fuel or as an additive to other fuels such as diesel in order to reduce emissions from cars and trucks. It can also be used as an ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products, although it may cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some people.