Decane
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| Decane | |
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| General | |
| Molecular formula | C10H22 |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCC |
| Molar mass | 142.29 g/mol |
| Appearance | colorless liquid |
| CAS number | [124-18-5] |
| Properties | |
| Density and phase | 0.73 g/ml, liquid |
| Solubility in water | Immiscible |
| Melting point | −30 °C (243 K) |
| Boiling point | 174 °C (447 K) |
| Viscosity | 0.92 cP at 20 °C |
| Hazards | |
| MSDS | External MSDS |
| EU classification | not listed |
| NFPA 704 |
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| Flash point | 46 °C |
| Autoignition temperature | 210 °C |
| Explosive limits | 0.8–5.4% |
| RTECS number | HD6550000 |
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| Structure and properties |
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Phase behaviour Solid, liquid, gas |
| Spectral data | UV, IR, NMR, MS |
| Related compounds | |
| Related alkanes | Nonane Undecane |
| Related compounds | ? |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Decane is an alkane hydrocarbon with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)8CH3.
75 isomers of decane exist, all of which are flammable liquids. Decane is one of the components of gasoline (petrol). Like other alkanes, it is nonpolar and therefore will not dissolve in polar liquids such as water.
[edit] See also
The molecular formula of decane is C10H22.
[edit] External links
- International Chemical Safety Card 0428
- Material Safety Data Sheet for Decane
- CHEMINFO Decane
- The 75 Isomers of Decane
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Methane |
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Ethane |
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Propane |
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Butane |
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Heptane |
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Octane |
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Nonane |
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Decane |
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Undecane |
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