n-Decanol (decyl alcohol) has a waxy, sweet, floral, fruity aroma, similar to the mixture of citronellol orris root oil. Colorful transparent liquid. Decanol is obtained by reducing coconut oil fatty acids. It can also be obtained by hydrolysis and separation of ethylene after controlled polymerization. Naturally occurring: Found in sweet orange oil, neroli oil, apricot flower oil, and sunflower oil.
N-Decanol has the following functions as an auxiliary:
It is used in the production of artificial rose oil, orange blossom type and acacia type flavors, etc. It is also used to make lubricating oil additives, plasticizers, adhesives, etc.
Used in trace amounts in fragrance formulas such as acacia, violet, red rose, orange blossom, daffodil, iris, lilac, jasmine and sweet orange blossom. It can be used as a mixture or modifier of linalool and citronellol in low-end floral formulas. It has a mild aroma of fatty aldehydes. Stable in soap and non-irritating to skin. In essence, the dosage is generally lower, up to 1%, and up to 5% in special rose types. In foreign countries, it is sometimes used for industrial deodorization or to cover up the bad smell of industrial products.