Undecanol

• CAS: 112-42-5
• Catalog Number: ACM112425
• Category: Alcohols; Fatty Alcohols
• Molecular Weight: 172.30
• Molecular Formula: C11H24O
• Synonyms: 1-Hendecanol
• IUPAC Name: undecan-1-ol
• Canonical SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCO
• InChI Key: KJIOQYGWTQBHNH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Boiling Point: 146 °C 30 mmHg (lit.)
• Melting Point: 11-245°C
• Flash Point: 113°C
• Density: 0.831
• Solubility: water, 43.04 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
• Appearance: Colorless liquid
• Storage: Room temperature
• Alcohol: Undecanol
• Assay: 0.9999
• CNo Chain: C11:0
• EC Number: 203-970-5
• Exact Mass: 172.18300
• Hazard Statements: H315-H319-H335
• H-Bond Acceptor: 1
• H-Bond Donor: 1
• MDL Number: MFCD00004751
• Packaging: 1 kg
• Packing Group: III
• Physical State: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.437-1.442
• RIDADR: UN 3082 9 / PGIII
• Safety Description: S24/25
• Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids.
• Symbol: GHS07
• WGK Germany: 2

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of 1-Undecanol?

The molecular formula of 1-Undecanol is C11H24O.

What is the molecular weight of 1-Undecanol?

The molecular weight of 1-Undecanol is 172.31 g/mol.

What is the IUPAC name of 1-Undecanol?

The IUPAC name of 1-Undecanol is undecan-1-ol.

What is the CAS number of 1-Undecanol?

The CAS number of 1-Undecanol is 112-42-5.

Is 1-Undecanol soluble in water?

No, 1-Undecanol is slightly soluble in water.

What is the flash point of 1-Undecanol?

The flash point of 1-Undecanol is 250 °F.

Is 1-Undecanol considered a marine pollutant?

Yes, 1-Undecanol is considered a marine pollutant by DOT.

What is the primary role of 1-Undecanol?

1-Undecanol has a role as a plant metabolite and a flavouring agent.

Is 1-Undecanol irritating to the eyes and skin?

Yes, 1-Undecanol is mildly irritating to both the eyes and skin.

Can 1-Undecanol contaminate groundwater or streams?

Yes, as a liquid, 1-Undecanol can easily penetrate the soil and contaminate groundwater or streams.

Synthetic Use

Upstream Synthesis Route 1

• 6287-90-7

• 112-42-5
• 1611-56-9

Reference: [1] Synthetic Communications, 1996, vol. 26, # 6, p. 1143 - 1147

Upstream Synthesis Route 2

• 1426824-96-5

• 112-42-5
• 6443-69-2

Reference: [1] Angewandte Chemie - International Edition, 2013, vol. 52, # 8, p. 2239 - 2242[2] Angew. Chem., 2013, vol. 125, # 8, p. 2295 - 2298,4

Upstream Synthesis Route 3

• 693-67-4
• 3840-31-1

• 112-42-5
• 6443-69-2

Reference: [1] Angewandte Chemie - International Edition, 2013, vol. 52, # 8, p. 2239 - 2242[2] Angew. Chem., 2013, vol. 125, # 8, p. 2295 - 2298,4

Upstream Synthesis Route 4

• 112-44-7

• 112-42-5

Reference: [1]Zhuk, Tatyana S.; Skorobohatko, Oleksandra S.; Albuquerque, Wendell; Zorn, Holger
[Bioorganic Chemistry, 2021, vol. 108]

Upstream Synthesis Route 5

• 112-43-6

• 112-42-5

Reference: [1]Kobayashi, Juta; Mori, Yuichiro; Kobayashi, Shu
[Chemical Communications, 2005, # 20, p. 2567 - 2568]

Downstream Synthesis Route 1

• 112-42-5

• 112-44-7

Reference: [1]Inokuchi, Tsutomu; Matsumoto, Sigeaki; Torii, Sigeru
[Journal of Organic Chemistry, 1991, vol. 56, # 7, p. 2416 - 2421]

* For details of the synthesis route, please refer to the original source to ensure accuracy.