Dodecane
Agent Name
Dodecane
CAS Number
112-40-3
Formula
C12-H26
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
n-Dodecane; [CAMEO]
Category
Aliphatics, Saturated (>C11)
Description
Colorless liquid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent (inks and degreasing) and in chemical research and production; Used in paper processing; [HSDB]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.135 mm Hg
Odor Threshold Low
5.31 ppm
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) >142 ppm/8H
Explanatory Notes
mp = -9.6 degrees C; bp = 216.3 degrees C; [ChemIDplus] Odor threshold from HSDB; VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: