Decane
Script error: No such module "other uses". Script error: No such module "Distinguish". Template:Short description Template:Chembox Decane is an alkane hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C10H22. Although 75 structural isomers are possible for decane, the term usually refers to the normal-decane ("n-decane"), with the formula CH3(CH2)8CH3. All isomers, however, exhibit similar properties and little attention is paid to the composition.[1] These isomers are flammable liquids. Decane is present in small quantities (less than 1%) in gasoline (petrol) and kerosene.[2][3] Like other alkanes, it is a nonpolar solvent, and does not dissolve in water, and is readily combustible. Although it is a component of fuels, it is of little importance as a chemical feedstock, unlike a handful of other alkanes.[4]
Reactions
Decane undergoes combustion, just like other alkanes. In the presence of sufficient oxygen, it burns to form water and carbon dioxide.
- 2 C10H22 + 31 O2 → 20 CO2 + 22 H2O
With insufficient oxygen, carbon monoxide is also formed.
It can be manufactured in the laboratory without fossil fuels.[5]
Physical properties
It has a surface tension of 0.0238 N·m−1.[6]
See also
References
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- ↑ Website of Krüss Template:Webarchive (8.10.2009)
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External links
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- Material Safety Data Sheet for Decane Template:Webarchive
- CHEMINFO Decane Template:Webarchive
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