n-Decane PurTech Standard for GC

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Synonym: 
Linear Formula:  CH3(CH2)8CH3
Molecular Weight:  142.28 g/mol
CAS Number: 124-18-5

Properties

Vapour pressure 1 mmHg
Autoignition temp. 410 °F
Explosion limit 2.6 %
Assay Purity >=99.5 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.411
B pt. 174 °C
M pt. 30°C
Density 0.73 g/mL
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H226,H304
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P301 + P310 - P331
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29011000
Flash point 46°C
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 2247

Description

Application
Component in fuels (diesel jet fuel) Solvent in chemical and laboratory processes Used in lubricants and oil formulations Reference compound in fuel research and combustion studies

Purpose
Acts as a non-polar medium for dissolving hydrophobic substances Serves as a fuel model compound to study combustion behavior Provides stable less volatile solvent properties for high-temperature processes Helps in calibration and standardization in r

General Description
Colorless oily liquid hydrocarbonBelongs to the alkane series (straight-chain).Non-polar and hydrophobic.Higher boiling point (174 C) than lighter alkanes.Relatively low volatility compared to hexane