| Name | Decane |
| Synonyms | Decane n-Decane Decyl hydride Decane [Standard Material for GC] |
| CAS | 124-18-5 |
| EINECS | 204-686-4 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C10H22/c1-3-5-7-9-10-8-6-4-2/h3-10H2,1-2H3 |
| InChIKey | DIOQZVSQGTUSAI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C10H22 |
| Molar Mass | 142.28 |
| Density | 0.735 |
| Melting Point | -30 °C |
| Boling Point | 174°C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 115°F |
| Water Solubility | INSOLUBLE |
| Solubility | 0.00005g/l |
| Vapor Presure | 1 mm Hg ( 16.5 °C) |
| Vapor Density | 4.9 (vs air) |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 0.731 (20/4℃) |
| Color | Colorless |
| BRN | 1696981 |
| Storage Condition | Store below +30°C. |
| Stability | Stable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Flammable. |
| Explosive Limit | 0.7-5.4%(V) |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.411(lit.) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless liquid. Melting Point -30 °c, boiling point 174 °c, relative density 0.7301(20/4 °c), refractive index 1.4114, Flash Point 46 °c. Miscible with alcohol and ether, insoluble in water. |
| Use | For use in organic synthesis, as a solvent |
| Risk Codes | R10 - Flammable R65 - Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed R66 - Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking R67 - Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness R62 - Possible risk of impaired fertility R51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R48/20 - R38 - Irritating to the skin R11 - Highly Flammable |
| Safety Description | S62 - If swallowed, do not induce vomitting; seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. S23 - Do not breathe vapour. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharges. S29 - Do not empty into drains. S9 - Keep container in a well-ventilated place. |
| UN IDs | UN 2247 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | HD6550000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29011090 |
| Hazard Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 5000 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rat > 2000 mg/kg |
| relative polarity | -0.3 |
| olfactory Threshold | 0.87ppm |
| Henry's Law Constant | 5.59 at 25 °C (calculated from water solubility and vapor pressure, Tolls, 2002) |
| NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
| Overview | chemical formula CH3(CH2)8CH3. Molecular weight 142.17. Colorless liquid. Melting Point -30 ℃, boiling point 174 ℃, relative density 0.7301, refractive index 1.4120. Stable in air, burning above the ignition point. Soluble in hydrocarbon solvents, paraffin oil, benzene, insoluble in water. Found in paraffin-based petroleum. A mixture of decane and other higher alkanes as a feedstock for petrolatum, lubricants, and other chemical products. |
| Use | has been used in organic synthesis and fuel research. As a medium boiling point solvent, it is a odorless solvent for instrument washing, dry cleaning and printing ink. used in organic synthesis, used as solvent used as solvent, and in organic synthesis, also used in fuel research. |
| production method | prepared with bromopentane. |
| category | flammable liquid |
| toxicity grade | low toxicity |
| Acute toxicity | inhalation-mouse LC50: 72300 mg/m3/2 h |
| explosive hazard characteristics | explosive when mixed with air |
| flammability hazard characteristics | flammable in case of open flame, high temperature and oxidant; combustion-induced smoke |
| storage and transportation characteristics | The warehouse is ventilated and dried at low temperature; It is stored separately from the oxidant |
| extinguishing agent | dry powder, dry sand, carbon dioxide, foam, 1211 extinguishing agent |
| spontaneous combustion temperature | 410 ° F. |
| toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |