Undecane
Agent Name
Undecane
CAS Number
1120-21-4
Formula
C11-H24
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Hendecane; Undecane; n-Undecane; UN2330; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Aliphatics, Saturated (<C12)
Description
Clear liquid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Undecane is a component of gasoline. Used in organic synthesis and as a solvent for inks and as a degreaser; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin irritant; [HSDB]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.412 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) > 442 ppm/8H
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 300 degrees F; boiling point equals 385 degrees F; [CAMEO] VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: