It can be synthesized through the reduction of dimethyl sebacate using sodium borohydride in an ethanol medium, with cerium(III) chloride serving as the catalyst.

[5] The electrochemical reduction of diethyl sebacate in liquid ammonia can yield 1,10-decanediol with an impressive efficiency of 95%.

[10] The reaction involving 1,10-decanediol, iodine, and ammonia results in the formation of sebaconitrile with a yield of 99%.

[12] This inhibition can mitigate nitrogen loss from soil and prevent the environmental issues associated with nitrification in agricultural settings.

[12] Furthermore, these diols exhibit a significant inhibitory effect on nitrite-forming microorganisms, even at low concentrations.