1-PHENYLDECANE Property

Melting point:

−14 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

293 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.856 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.482(lit.)

Flash point:

>230 °F

form 

clear liquid

color 

Colorless to Almost colorless

BRN 

1907745

Stability:

Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

CAS DataBase Reference

104-72-3(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Decylbenzene (104-72-3)

Safety

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-37/39

RIDADR 

UN 3082 9/PG 3

WGK Germany 

1

HS Code 

2902.90.3050

HazardClass 

IRRITANT

Hazardous Substances Data

104-72-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H413May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life

Precautionary statements

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

1-PHENYLDECANE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

colourless liquid

Uses

1-Phenyldecane is used as an enhancer to reduce interference in ion-selective membrane electrodes for determining carbon dioxide.

Definition

ChEBI: Decyl-Benzene is a member of benzenes.

General Description

White liquid. Floats on water.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Vigorous reactions, sometimes amounting to explosions, can result from the contact between aromatic hydrocarbons, such as 1-PHENYLDECANE, and strong oxidizing agents. They can react exothermically with bases and with diazo compounds. Substitution at the benzene nucleus occurs by halogenation (acid catalyst), nitration, sulfonation, and the Friedel-Crafts reaction. May attack some forms of plastics [USCG, 1999].

Health Hazard

Inhalation of vapor causes slight irritation of nose and throat. Aspiration of liquid into lungs causes coughing, distress, and pulmonary edema. Ingestion causes irritation of stomach. Contact with vapor or liquid causes irritation of eyes and mild irritation of skin.

Chemical Reactivity

Reactivity with Water No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: May attack some forms of plastics; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent; Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.