Decane-5,6-diol

• CAT Number: I025757
• CAS Number: 54884-84-3
• Molecular Formula: C10H22O2
• Molecular Weight: 174.28
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: Decane-5,6-diol; decane-5,6-diol.
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Appearance: Solid powder
• Storage: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
• IUPAC Name: decane-5,6-diol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H22O2/c1-3-5-7-9(11)10(12)8-6-4-2/h9-12H,3-8H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: FUGIIBWTNARRSF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCC(C(CCCC)O)O

Decane-5,6-diol（Cat No.:I025757）is a diol compound with the chemical formula C10H22O2. It consists of a decane chain with hydroxyl (-OH) groups attached to the fifth and sixth carbon atoms. This structure makes it a dihydroxy compound with potential applications in the synthesis of polyesters, plasticizers, or as a surfactant in various chemical processes. Decane-5,6-diol is a colorless, viscous liquid with a relatively high boiling point and moderate solubility in water. It is used in research for its properties as a building block in organic synthesis and material science.

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