Decyl Alcohol, also known as 1-Decanol, is a colorless to slightly yellow, clear, liquid with a faint alcoholic odor. It has the chemical formula C10H22O and a molecular weight of 158.28. This alcohol is insoluble in water but is soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone, benzene, petroleum ether, and is extremely soluble in diethyl ether.

With a melting point of 5-7 °C and a boiling point of 231 °C, Decyl Alcohol has a density of 0.829 g/mL at 25 °C and a refractive index of n20/D 1.437. It has a flash point of 180°F and a vapor pressure of 1 mm Hg at 70 °C. The substance is used in the production of surface active agents, plasticizers, synthetic fibers, defoamers, herbicides, lubricant additives, and fragrances.

Decyl Alcohol is also utilized as a solvent in inks and other applications, and it plays a significant role in the formulation of various products due to its versatile properties.It is considered almost non-toxic, with LD50 values for rats and mice in the thousands of milligrams per kilogram range. As a component in fragrances, it is used to create orange, lemon, coconut, and mixed fruit scents, and is also present in natural essential oils like sweet orange oil. In terms of safety, it is classified with hazard symbols Xn (harmful), N (dangerous for the environment), and Xi (irritant).