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8.03101

Decahydronaphthalene

(mixture of cis-and trans isomers) for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Decahydronaphthalene, Decalin

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H18
CAS Number:
91-17-8
Molecular Weight:
138.25
UNSPSC Code:
12352001
EC Index Number:
202-046-9
NACRES:
NA.22
MDL number:
MFCD00004130
Assay:
≥99% (GC)
Grade:
synthesis grade
Bp:
189-191 °C/1013 hPa
Vapor pressure:
1.3 hPa ( 20 °C)
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grade

synthesis grade

Quality Level

200

vapor pressure

1.3 hPa ( 20 °C)

assay

≥99% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

255 °C

potency

4170 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat), 5192 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

0.7-4.9 % (v/v)

dilution

(for synthesis)

kinematic viscosity

<20.5 cSt(25 °C)

bp

189-191 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-40 °C

transition temp

flash point 57 °C

solubility

0.006 g/L (experimental)

density

0.88 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

C21C(CCCC2)CCCC1

InChI

1S/C10H18/c1-2-6-10-8-4-3-7-9(10)5-1/h9-10H,1-8H2

InChI key

NNBZCPXTIHJBJL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application


  • Aerobic biotransformation of decalin (decahydronaphthalene) by Rhodococcus spp.: This study examines the aerobic biodegradation capabilities of Rhodococcus strains with decalin, highlighting potential applications in bioremediation and industrial bioprocesses (Gray et al., 2008).

  • Discovery and identification of a series of alkyl decalin isomers in petroleum geological samples.: This research utilizes advanced chromatographic techniques to identify and characterize alkyl decalin isomers in petroleum samples, offering insights into petroleum geochemistry and reservoir characterization (Liu et al., 2015).

  • Ultrasound-induced cracking and pyrolysis of some aromatic and naphthenic hydrocarbons.: Explores the effects of ultrasound on the cracking and pyrolysis of hydrocarbons including decahydronaphthalene, offering potential enhancements in chemical processing and analytical methodologies (Cataldo, 2000).

Analysis Note

Assay isomers (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.879 - 0.883
Identity (IR): passes test

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

134.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

57 °C - closed cup

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