Chemical Properties
white crystals or powder
Uses
1,10-Decanediol is an minor intermediate in the production of polyesters. It also used in essence, perfumes and in pharmaceuticals. The diacrylate is hydrophobic and used for flexible dental materials, radiation curable coatings, and for lenses.
Preparation
1,10-Decanediol is produced from sebacic acid by a hydrogenation process analogous to that described for 1,6-hexanediol.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Purification Methods
Crystallise the diol from dry ethylene dichloride. [Beilstein 1 IV 2613.]
