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Decane

ReagentPlus®, ≥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:
329798885
NACRES:
NA.06

vapor density

4.9 (vs air)

vapor pressure

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

product line

ReagentPlus®

Assay

≥99%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

410 °F

expl. lim.

2.6 %

technique(s)

gas chromatography (GC): suitable

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 (n-Decane), an aliphatic hydrocarbon, is a reference fuel. Its oxidation over a range of temperature has been studied. Its crystal structure has been investigated at 150K. The cracking of decane can be performed using electrohydrodynamic atomization system (EHDA).

Application

Decane has been used as a solvent in the preparation of high alkane phase emulsified suspensions (HAPES). It may also be used as a solvent to suspend the CdSe/ZnS nanocrystals during absorbance measurement.
Internal standard in the GC analysis of oxalic, malonic, and succinic acids in biological materials.

Legal Information

ReagentPlus is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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 °C - closed cup

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Kroll S, et al.
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Brocilo D, et al.
IEEE International Conference on Dielectric Liquids (ICDL). 2011 null
3D simulation of DI diesel combustion and pollutant formation using a two-component reference fuel.
Barths H, et al.
Oil & Gas Science and Technology, 54(2), 233-244 (1999)
Optical Properties of CdSe/ZnS Nanocrystals.
Gaigalas AK, et al.
Journal of research of the national institute of standards and technology, 119, 610-628 (2014)
High Pressure Oxidation of Liquid Fuels from Low to High Temperature. 3. n-Decane.
Dagaut P, et al.
Combustion Science and Technology, 103(1-6), 349-359 (1994)
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Protocols

US EPA Method 8015 (modified): GC Analysis of Diesel Range Organics (DRO) on SLB®-5ms (20 m x 0.18 mm I.D., 0.18 µm), Fast GC Analysis

Separation of Decane; Dodecane; Tetradecane; Hexadecane; Octadecane; Eicosane; Docosane; Tetracosane; Hexacosane; Octacosane

US EPA Method 8015 (modified): GC Analysis of Gasoline Range Organics (GRO) on Equity®-1 after Purge & Trap using "M" Trap

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GC Analysis of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) on SLB®-5ms

Separation of Hexane; Heptane; Octane; Nonane; Decane; Undecane; Dodecane; Tetradecane; Hexadecane; Octadecane; Eicosane; Tetracosane; Octacosane; Dotriacontane; Hexatriacontane; Tetracontane; Tetratetracontane

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