Term Name: | 1,9-decanediol |
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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 ) |