ALCHEM 11

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Alcohols

Chemical Name

Undecan-1-ol

Base Chemicals Functions

Intermediate

Industrial Additives Functions

Scouring Agent,

Wetting Agent

CAS No.

112-42-5

EC No.

203-970-5

Technologies

Base Chemicals & Intermediates,

Industrial Additives & Materials

Product Families

Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Intermediates

Alcohols

Industrial Additives & Materials — Textile & Leather Chemicals

Pre-Treatment Auxiliaries

Applications & Uses

Markets

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing

Industrial — Oil, Gas & Mining

Exploration & Upstream

Base Chemicals End Uses

Esters,

Flavors,

Fragrances,

Surfactants

Industrial Additives End Use

Oil & Gas Applications

Recommended Uses & Known Applications

• ALCHEM 11-99 is used as intermediate to obtain surfactants and esters suitable for lubricants, plasticisers and personal care applications.
• ALCHEM 11-99 is used as raw material for flavor and fragrances ingredients.

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Clear liquid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Color Number (APHA)	max. 10	mg Pt/l	DIN EN 1557
Carbon distribution - C 11 mono-branched and lighter	max. 17	% mass	RCM 1101
Carbon distribution - C 11 linear	min. 80	% mass	RCM 1101
Carbon distribution - C 11 and heavier	max. 3	% mass	RCM 1101
Density at 30°C	833	Kg/m3	RCM 3663
Carbonyl Number	0.05	mg KOH/g	RCM 3814
Molecular Weight (Average)	172	g/mol	RCM 1101
Molecular weight (Average)	172	g/mol	RCM 1101
Acid Value	max. 0.10	mgKOH/g	—
Water Content	max. 0.10	%	AOCS Ca 2e-84
Color (APHA)	max. 10	-	—
Flash Point	120	°C	ASTM D93
Hydrocarbons Content	max. 0.10	% mass	RCM 1101
Hydroxyl Number	326	mg KOH/g	RCM 1101
Saponification value	max. 0.20	mg KOH/g	RCM 3812
Saponification Value	max. 0.20	mg KOH/g	RCM 3812
Pour Point	16	°C	RCM 3629
Bromine Index	max. 30	mg Br2 / 100g	RCM 3863
Acid value	max. 0.10	mg KOH/g	RCM 3812

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Drums

Packaging Information

ALCHEM 11-99 is generally supplied in drums, details on available packaging can be obtained from sales department.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

12 Months

Storage and Handling

• It is recommended to keep ALCHEM 11-99 in a cool and well ventilated place.
• ALCHEM 11-99 should preferably be stored in stainless steel tanks or steel lined with epoxy-phenolic resins.
• It is suggested to store the product at temperature between 30°C and 40°C.
• It is preferable to avoid heating above 40°C and to store under nitrogen in order to minimize yellowish phenomena.
• To prevent oxidation during prolonged storage, it is recommended to blanket the product with nitrogen.