1,10-Diacetoxydecane is a specialty chemical intermediate used primarily in organic synthesis. It functions as a protected derivative of 1,10-decanediol, with the acetoxy groups serving as removable protecting groups during the construction of complex molecules, such as biomolecules, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials. The long carbon chain enhances compatibility in reactions requiring precise functional group positioning and provides flexibility in polymer formulations. It is particularly valuable in research on biomaterials and controlled-release drug delivery systems, where the ester linkages can be selectively degraded, for example, by esterase enzymes under physiological conditions. Additionally, it may be employed in the development of specialty polymers, coatings, and adhesives as a chain extender or modifier after deprotection.