Undecanol

• Undecyl

Colorless liquid

Liquid

0.83 g · cm -3 ( 20 ° C)

11-16 ° C

243 ° C.

Practically insoluble in water

1.4392 (20 ° C)

Attention

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1-undecanol ( undecyl alcohol also ) is a long-chain alcohol with the molecular formula C11H23OH.

Occurrence

1-undecanol comes in many fruits such as apples and bananas, of course.

Representation and extraction

The industrial synthesis can occur via the oxo process and subsequent hydrogenation. 1 -undecanol, can also be obtained by reduction of 1- undecanal.

Properties

1-undecanol is at room temperature, a colorless, oily, citrus-scented liquid and has a greasy taste. It melts at 11-16 ° C and boils at 243 ° C. The density of 1- undecanol was 0.83 gcm -3 at 20 ° C. 1-undecanol dissolves very poorly in water.

Use

It is used in the food industry as a flavoring agent.