1-Tridecanol
Also known as Tridecan-1-ol, Tridecyl alcohol, n-Tridecan-1-ol
Key facts
What buyers check first
- Appearance
- Water white liq
- Melting point
- 32.5 °C
- Boiling point
- 274 °C
- Density
- Relative density (water = 1): 0.8
- Flash point
- 121 °C
- HS code
- 290519
- Category
- Emollients

What is 1-Tridecanol?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Tridecan-1-ol is a long-chain primary fatty alcohol that is tridecane substituted by a hydroxy group at position 1. It has a role as a plant metabolite, a bacterial metabolite and a human metabolite. It is a tridecanol and a long-chain primary fatty alcohol.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- tridecan-1-ol
- CAS number
- 112-70-9 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 26248-42-0, 80206-82-2
- EC numbers
- 203-998-8, 279-420-3
- Molecular formula
- C13H28O
- UNII
- 8I9428H868
- MDL number
- MFCD00004756
- INCI name
- TRIDECYL ALCOHOL
- InChIKey
- XFRVVPUIAFSTFO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C13H28O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14/h14H,2-13H2,1H3
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- CCCCCCCCCCCCCO
Synonyms
- Tridecan-1-ol
- Tridecyl alcohol
- n-Tridecan-1-ol
- n-Tridecyl alcohol
- n-Tridecanol
- 1-tridecyl alcohol
- Tridecanol
- 1-Hydroxytridecane
- 1-Tridecanol, 97%
- 1-Tridecanol, purum, >=98.0% (GC)
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Appearance | Water white liqexp.Measured value |
|---|---|
| Odour | PLEASANT ODORexp.Measured value |
| Melting point | 32.5 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Boiling point | 274 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Density | Relative density (water = 1): 0.8exp.Measured value |
| Flash point | 121 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Autoignition temperature | 260 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Solubility | INSOL IN WATER, SOL IN ALCOHOL & IN ETHER /1-TRIDECANOL/exp.Measured value |
| Vapour pressure | 4.36 × 10⁻⁴ mm Hg at 25 °Cexp.Measured value |
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 200.37 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 200.214 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | 4.29calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 20.23 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 1calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 1calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 11calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 14calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 1calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (0 violations)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
Hazard statements
- H315Causes skin irritation.
- H318Causes serious eye damage.
- H319Causes serious eye irritation.
- H400Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements (14)
- P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
- P264 + P265Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes.
- P273Avoid release to the environment.
- P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
- P302 + P352If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
- P305 + P351 + P338If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P305 + P354 + P338If in eyes: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P317Get medical help.
- P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
- P332 + P317If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help.
- P337 + P317If eye irritation persists: Get medical help.
- P362 + P364Take off contaminated clothing. And wash it before reuse.
- P391Collect spillage.
- P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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- United States11
- China5
- Germany2
- Hong Kong2
- India2
- Canada1
- and 5 more countries
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
Chemical intermediate for ditridecyl phthalate plasticizer, for isodecyl tridecyl phthalate plasticizer, for ditridecyl maleate, for ethoxylated tridecyl alcohol, for alkoxylated tridecyl alcohol, for tridecyl phosphite, for tridecyl glyceryl ester sulfonate, for tridecyl sulfate sodium salt, for tridecyl thioglycolate, for ditridecyl sulfosuccinate, sodium salt, for tridecyl 3-mercaptopropionate.
Esters for synthetic lubricants, detergents, antifoam agent, in other tridecyl compounds, perfumery (commercial mixt of isomers).
Chemical intermediate for detergents-eg, its ethoxylate (as mixture).
Industrial uses: Surfactant (surface active agent).
Consumer uses: Surfactant (surface active agent).
Use classes: Cosmetics.
Industries and functions
Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name TRIDECYL ALCOHOL(skin conditioning - emollient, emulsion stabilising, fragrance, refatting)
Roles
- animal metabolite
- bacterial metabolite
- eukaryotic metabolite
- human metabolite
- mammalian metabolite
- metabolite
- plant metabolite
- prokaryotic metabolite
Functional uses
- Deodorizer
- Emulsifier
- Fragrance
- Softener and conditioner
- Viscosity modifier
Cosmetic functions
- Emulsion stabilising
- Fragrance
- Refatting
- Skin conditioning
- Skin conditioning - emollient
- Viscosity controlling
How it is made
Oxo reaction of carbon monoxide and hydrogen with propylene tetramer, followed by hydrogenation of the resulting aldehyde
Oxo process from C15 hydrocarbons.
Reaction of C11-C14 linear internal olefins with synth gas over a modified cobalt catalyst (modified oxo process) produces a mixt of n- & iso- alcohols (n-isomer predominates), reaction of olefins with synth gas followed by hydrogenation makes branched & linear primary alcohols.
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
Health and food
- EU cosmetic ingredient inventory
United States
- TSCA inventory (USA)Status: Active in US commerce
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code 1-Tridecanol is traded under.
Saturated monohydric alcohols, other
- Germany29.0%
- Singapore16.6%
- Netherlands10.6%
- China17.3%
- Netherlands14.2%
- India * partner reported9.6%
* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.
The HS code shown for 1-Tridecanol is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
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