Tridecane
Agent Name
Tridecane
CAS Number
629-50-5
Formula
C13-H28
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
n-Tridecane; [CAMEO]
Category
Aliphatics, Saturated (>C11)
Description
A clear, straw-yellow, oily liquid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate and solvent (inks and degreasing); Used in paper processing; [HSDB]
Comments
Skin contact may redden skin; Inhalation of high concentrations may cause headache and stupor; [CAMEO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.0558 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50(rat) >41 ppm/8H
Explanatory Notes
mp = -5.3 degrees C; b.p. = 235.4 degrees C; [HSDB] VP from ChemIDplus;
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: