decyl

[ des-uhl ]

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noun

Chemistry.

a group of isomeric univalent radicals, C 10 H 21 , derived from the decanes by removing one hydrogen atom.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of decyl¹

dec(ane) + -yl

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Six of these ingredients�decyl oleate, lanolin oil, propylene glycol, isostearic acid, acetylated lanolin alcohol and ceteareth-5�are moisturizers and emollients.

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The oil contains some 90 per cent. limonene, together with nonyl alcohol, d-linalol, d-terpineol, citral, citronellal, decyl aldehyde, and methyl anthranilate.

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decussation decylic acid

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