DODECANE Chemical Properties

Melting point:

−9.6 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

215-217 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.75 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

vapor density 

5.96 (vs air)

vapor pressure 

1 mm Hg ( 47.8 °C)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.421(lit.)

Flash point:

181.4 °F

storage temp. 

Flammables area

InChI

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

InChIKey

SNRUBQQJIBEYMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CCCCCCCCCCCC

LogP

6.400

CAS DataBase Reference

93685-81-5(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

65

Safety Statements 

62

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

JR2125000

HS Code 

29011000

MSDS

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DODECANE Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

clear liquid

Definition

ChEBI: Dodecane is a straight-chain alkane with 12 carbon atoms. It has been isolated from the essential oils of various plants including Zingiber officinale (ginger). It has a role as a plant metabolite.

Flammability and Explosibility

Flammable

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