Dodecane is an organic substance of the alkane class. Has sp³ hybridization. Valence angle 109 ° 28 ′.
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| General | |
| Chem. formula | C 12 H 26 |
| Physical properties | |
| condition | Colorless liquid |
| Molar mass | 170.34 g / mol |
| Density | 0.75 g / cm³ |
| Dynamic viscosity | 0.00134 Pa · s |
| Thermal properties | |
| T. melt. | -9.6 ° C |
| T. bale. | 216.2 ° C |
| T. aux. | 74 ° C |
| Optical properties | |
| Refractive index | 1.4216 ± 0.002 |
| Classification | |
| Reg. CAS number | 112-40-3 |
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Properties
Similar to the properties of other higher alkanes.
Isomerism
The number of isomers of dodecane is 355.
Usage
It is used as an organic solvent . It is a component of diesel fuel .