Decane
SIAL/457116 - anhydrous, ≥99%
CAS Number: 124-18-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H22
Molecular Weight: 142.28
EC Number: 204-686-4
MDL Number: MFCD00008954
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)8CH3
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥99% |
| autoignition temp. | 410 °F |
| bp | 174 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.73 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| evapn. residue | <0.0005% |
| expl. lim. | 2.6 % |
| form | liquid |
| grade | anhydrous |
| impurities | <0.005% water |
| InChI | 1S/C10H22/c1-3-5-7-9-10-8 |
| InChI key | DIOQZVSQGTUSAI-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | −30 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
200 ![]() |
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| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | CCCCCCCCCC |
| vapor density | 4.9 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 1 mmHg ( 16.5 °C) |
| 3.77 mmHg ( 37.7 °C) |
| Application: | Decane has been used as an organic solvent for nanocrystal suspension. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Decane-1,2-diol derivative might prevent cancer development. |
| General description: | Decane (C10 H12) is an acyclic saturated hydrocarbon. |
| Packaging: | 1, 2 L in Sure/Seal™ |
| Packaging: | 100 mL in Sure/Seal™ |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS02,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H226 - H304 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P301 + P310 - P331 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 10-65-66 |
| Safety Statements | 62 |
| RIDADR | UN 2247 3 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 114.8 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 46.0 °C - closed cup |
| Supplemental Hazard Statements | EUH066 |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| bp | 174 °C (lit.) |
| mp | −30 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.73 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 12352001 |



