C9- 11- iso- , C10- rich Alcohols

• CAS: 68526-85-2
• Catalog Number: ACM68526852
• Category: Main Products
• Molecular Weight: 158.29
• Molecular Formula: C10H22O
• Appearance: Clear colorless liquid

Case Study

Isodecanol as a Phase Modifier for Actinide Partitioning from Nuclear Waste Streams

Sengupta, Arijit, et al. Hydrometallurgy 147 (2014): 228-233.

A solvent extraction system employing a bifunctional organophosphorus extractant dissolved in a diluent mixture of n-dodecane with 10% isodecanol was evaluated for separating actinide elements from radioactive high-level waste. Isodecanol served as a phase modifier, enabling efficient extraction without third-phase formation. The distribution behavior of actinide ions in different oxidation states--tetravalent, hexavalent, and trivalent--was systematically investigated across a range of nitric acid concentrations.
Experimental Protocol: Batch solvent extraction experiments were performed at 25 degrees Celsius using radioactive tracers of americium, uranium, plutonium, and neptunium. The organic phase consisted of 0.2 M extractant in n-dodecane containing 10% isodecanol. Slope analysis determined metal-ligand stoichiometry, while variable-temperature studies yielded thermodynamic parameters via the van't Hoff equation. Radiolytic stability was assessed by exposing the organic phase to gamma doses up to 500 kGy.
Performance Evaluation: The extraction order followed Np(IV) > Pu(IV) > U(VI) > Am(III), consistent with ionic potential trends. Metal-ligand stoichiometry was found to be 1:1 for both Pu(IV) and U(VI), whereas Am(III) formed mixed complexes with 3-4 extractant molecules. The extraction process was endothermic for U(VI) and Pu(IV) but exothermic for Am(III). Irradiation up to 500 kGy caused moderate degradation, with distribution values retaining 61-69% of their original magnitude. Application to simulated fast breeder reactor waste confirmed effective actinide extraction with no third-phase complications.

Selective Boron Recovery from High-Magnesium Salt Lake Brines Using Isodecanol Extraction

Xu, Zhenya, et al. RSC advances 11.26 (2021): 16096-16105.

The increasing global demand for boron compounds has driven interest in recovering this element from salt lake brines, particularly those with elevated magnesium content. Among nine commercially available monohydric alcohols screened for boron extraction, isodecanol emerged as the optimal candidate due to its balanced combination of moderate viscosity, low aqueous solubility of only 0.17 g/L, minimal water entrainment of 0.17%, and high extraction efficiency exceeding 82%.
Experimental Protocol: Extraction experiments were conducted using an isodecanol solution at 2.5 mol/L in sulfonated kerosene, contacted with brine containing 6.95 g/L boron at an organic-to-aqueous phase ratio of 1:1 and an equilibrium pH of 3.5. The effects of isodecanol concentration, equilibrium pH, phase ratio, temperature, and dissolved metal cations on extraction performance were systematically examined. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and slope analysis were employed to elucidate the extraction mechanism.
Performance Evaluation: A three-stage simulated counter-current extraction achieved 99.07% boron removal from the brine, while four-stage counter-current stripping with deionized water recovered 98.71% of the loaded boron, yielding an overall recovery of 97.79%. Thermodynamic analysis revealed the extraction to be an exothermic and spontaneous process with an enthalpy change of -9.248 kJ/mol. The presence of Mg²⁺ cations exerted a pronounced salting-out effect that significantly enhanced extraction efficiency. Slope analysis and infrared spectroscopy confirmed the formation of a borate ester at a stoichiometric ratio of 1.268 isodecanol molecules per boric acid unit.

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of isodecanol?

The molecular formula of isodecanol is C10H22O.

What is the molecular weight of isodecanol?

The molecular weight of isodecanol is 158.28 g/mol.

What is the IUPAC name of isodecanol?

The IUPAC name of isodecanol is 8-methylnonan-1-ol.

What is the InChI of isodecanol?

The InChI of isodecanol is InChI=1S/C10H22O/c1-10(2)8-6-4-3-5-7-9-11/h10-11H,3-9H2,1-2H3.

What is the InChIKey of isodecanol?

The InChIKey of isodecanol is PLLBRTOLHQQAQQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

What is the Canonical SMILES of isodecanol?

The Canonical SMILES of isodecanol is CC(C)CCCCCCCO.

How many hydrogen bond donor counts does isodecanol have?

Isodecanol has 1 hydrogen bond donor count.

How many hydrogen bond acceptor counts does isodecanol have?

Isodecanol has 1 hydrogen bond acceptor count.

How many rotatable bond counts does isodecanol have?

Isodecanol has 7 rotatable bond counts.

What is the topological polar surface area of isodecanol?

The topological polar surface area of isodecanol is 20.2 Ų.