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456438

1,2,3,4-Tetrahydronaphthalene

reagent grade, ≥97%

Synonym(s):

Tetralin solvent

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H12
CAS Number:
119-64-2
Molecular Weight:
132.20
UNSPSC Code:
12352002
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
329756858
EC Number:
204-340-2
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1446407
MDL number:
MFCD00001733
Assay:
≥97%
Grade:
reagent grade
Bp:
207 °C (lit.)
Vapor pressure:
0.18 mmHg ( 20 °C)
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grade

reagent grade

Quality Segment

100

vapor density

4.55 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.18 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

≥97%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

723 °F

expl. lim.

0.8 %, 100 °F, 5 %, 150 °F

dilution

(for analytical testing)

refractive index

n20/D 1.541 (lit.)

bp

207 °C (lit.)

mp

−35 °C (lit.)

density

0.973 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

C1CCc2ccccc2C1

InChI

1S/C10H12/c1-2-6-10-8-4-3-7-9(10)5-1/h1-2,5-6H,3-4,7-8H2

InChI key

CXWXQJXEFPUFDZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Tetralin is a bicyclic molecule composed of an aromatic moiety and an alicyclic moiety that share two carbon atoms in common. It is used as a hydrogen-donor solvent in coal liquefaction. Tetralin is also used to synthesize agricultural chemicals. Additionally, it is used as a degreaser and solvent for fats, resins, and waxes and as a substitute for turpentine in paints, lacquers, and shoe polishes.

Application

1,2,3,4-Tetrahydronaphthalene is used as a:
  • Hydrogen-donor solvent in the decarboxylation of oleic acid to produce diesel fuel hydrocarbons.
  • Hydrogen source for the hydrogenation of lignin-derived phenolic compounds.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Carc. 2 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

supp_hazards

EUH019

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

159.8 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

71 °C - closed cup

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