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Decane

anhydrous, ≥99%

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)8CH3
CAS Number:
124-18-5
Molecular Weight:
142.28
Beilstein:
1696981
EC Number:
204-686-4
MDL number:
MFCD00008954
UNSPSC Code:
12352001
PubChem Substance ID:
57650456
NACRES:
NA.06

grade

anhydrous

Quality Level

200

vapor density

4.9 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 16.5 °C)
3.77 mmHg ( 37.7 °C)

Assay

≥99%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

410 °F

expl. lim.

2.6 %

impurities

<0.005% water

evapn. residue

<0.0005%

refractive index

n20/D 1.411 (lit.)

bp

174 °C (lit.)

mp

−30 °C (lit.)

density

0.73 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCC

InChI

1S/C10H22/c1-3-5-7-9-10-8-6-4-2/h3-10H2,1-2H3

InChI key

DIOQZVSQGTUSAI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Decane (C10 H12) is an acyclic saturated hydrocarbon.

Application

Decane has been used as an organic solvent for nanocrystal suspension.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Decane-1,2-diol derivative might prevent cancer development.

Pictograms

FlameHealth hazard
GHS02,GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H226,H304

Hazard Classifications

Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3

Supplementary Hazards

EUH066

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

114.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

46.0 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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