Term Name: 1,9-decanediol
Synonyms: decane-1,9-diol
Definition: A diol that is decane substituted by hydroxy groups at position 1 and 9. It is a natural product found in rice root exudates and acts as an effective biological nitrification inhibitor for soil ammonia-oxidizing bacteria and archaea.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:176576]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: aliphatic alcohol diol primary alcohol secondary alcohol
has_role: nitrification inhibitor plant metabolite