- Decane
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Decane[1] 
Identifiers CAS number 124-18-5 
PubChem 15600 ChemSpider 14840 DrugBank DB02826 ChEBI CHEBI:41808 ChEMBL CHEMBL134537 Jmol-3D images Image 1 - CCCCCCCCCC
- InChI=1S/C10H22/c1-3-5-7-9-10-8-6-4-2/h3-10H2,1-2H3
Key: DIOQZVSQGTUSAI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1/C10H22/c1-3-5-7-9-10-8-6-4-2/h3-10H2,1-2H3
Key: DIOQZVSQGTUSAI-UHFFFAOYAR
Properties Molecular formula C10H22 Molar mass 142.29 g/mol Appearance colorless liquid Density 0.73 g/ml, liquid Melting point −27.9 °C (245.25 K)
Boiling point 174.1 °C (446.9 K)
Solubility in water Immiscible Viscosity 0.92 cP at 20 °C Hazards MSDS JT Baker EU classification Flammable (F) NFPA 704 
200Flash point 46°C c.c. Autoignition
temperature210°C 
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)Infobox references Decane is an alkane hydrocarbon with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)8CH3.
75 structural isomers of decane exist,[2] all of which are flammable liquids. Decane is one of the components of gasoline (petrol). Like other alkanes, it is nonpolar and therefore will not dissolve in polar liquids such as water. It has a surface tension of 0,0238 N·m−1.[3]
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Reactions
Decane undergoes combustion reactions in a similar fashion to other alkanes. In the presence of excess oxygen, decane burns to form water and carbon dioxide.
When not enough oxygen is present for complete combustion, decane burns to form water and carbon monoxide.
- 2C10H22 + 21O2 → 20CO + 22H2O
See also
References
External links
Alkanes Higher alkanes · List of alkanesCategories:- Alkanes
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