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n-Dodecane

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

n-Dodecane

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)10CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
170.33
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352001
EC Index Number:
203-967-9

vapor pressure

0.4 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥99% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

200 °C

expl. lim.

0.6 % (v/v)

kinematic viscosity

<7 cSt(40 °C)

bp

216.3 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-9.6 °C

transition temp

flash point 85.5 °C

density

0.75 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C12H26/c1-3-5-7-9-11-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-12H2,1-2H3

InChI key

SNRUBQQJIBEYMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

n-Dodecane is used as a solvent in organic chemistry. It is used as a distillation chaser and scintillator component. Currently, n-dodecane is being considered an alternative to kerosene-based fuels.

Application

n-Dodecane is used as a:
  • Non-polar solvent for the direct synthesis of indium nanoparticles.
  • Diluent in bifunctional ionic liquid (IL) to extract lithium from brines.

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.748 - 0.749
Identity (IR): passes test

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Asp. Tox. 1

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

158.0 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup

Flash Point(C)

70 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup


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