n-Dodecane, ≥99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

n-Dodecane is used as a solvent and a distillation chaser. It finds application as a diluent for tributyl phosphate (TBP) in reprocessing plants and as a possible surrogate for kerosene-based fuels in jet. It is an active component of scintillator as well as used in lubricants and greases.

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Applications
n-Dodecane is used as a solvent and a distillation chaser. It finds application as a diluent for tributyl phosphate (TBP) in reprocessing plants and as a possible surrogate for kerosene-based fuels in jet. It is an active component of scintillator as well as used in lubricants and greases.

Solubility
Miscible with ethyl alcohol, ethyl ether, acetone, chloroform and carbon tetrachloride. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 112-40-3
• Molecular Formula: C12H26
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 170.34
• MDL Number: MFCD00008969
• InChI Key: SNRUBQQJIBEYMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: n-dodecane, dihexyl, bihexyl, adakane 12, n-dodecan, n-dodecan german, duodecane, alkanes, c10-14, undecane, methyl, ccris 661
• PubChem CID: 8182
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28817
• IUPAC Name: dodecane
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCC

• Melting Point: -10°C
• Density: 0.749
• Boiling Point: 215°C to 217°C
• Flash Point: 71°C (159°F)
• Assay Percent Range: ≥99%
• Refractive Index: 1.422
• Quantity: 500 mL
• Beilstein: 1697175
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ethyl alcohol,ethyl ether,acetone,chloroform and carbon tetrachloride. Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 170.34
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: n-Dodecane

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Dodecane

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Aspiration toxicity Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
• EUH066-Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Precautionary Statement

• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Dodecane

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