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Dodecane

anhydrous, ≥99%

• Synonym(s): n-Dodecane
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₀CH₃
• CAS Number: 112-40-3
• Molecular Weight: 170.33
• Beilstein: 1697175
• EC Number: 203-967-9
• MDL number: MFCD00008969
• UNSPSC Code: 12352001
• PubChem Substance ID: 57648398
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• grade: anhydrous
• Quality Level: 100
• vapor density: 5.96 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 1 mmHg ( 47.8 °C)
• Assay: ≥99%
• form: liquid
• autoignition temp.: 401 °F
• expl. lim.: 8 %
• impurities: <0.003% water; <0.005% water (100 mL pkg)
• refractive index: n20/D 1.421 (lit.)
• bp: 215-217 °C (lit.)
• mp: −9.6 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.75 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: CCCCCCCCCCCC
• InChI: 1S/C12H26/c1-3-5-7-9-11-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-12H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: SNRUBQQJIBEYMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Dodecane is a linear alkane mainly found in jet fuels.

Application

Dodecane may be used as an inorganic diluent to form an organic phase along with decanol as an active diluent and tri-n-octylamine as an extractant. This system may be used for the extraction of lactic acid from aqueous solutions.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H304
• Precautionary Statements: P301 + P310 - P331 - P405 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Asp. Tox. 1
• Supplementary Hazards: EUH066
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 158.0 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 70 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves