1-Dodecene

Agent Name
1-Dodecene
CAS Number
112-41-4
Formula
C12-H24
Major Category
Other Classes
1-Dodecene formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Adacene 12; alpha-Dodecene; alpha-Dodecylene; n-Dodec-1-ene; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Colorless liquid with a mild, pleasant odor; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate for n-dodecyl dimethyl amine; [HSDB] Used as a synthetic fatty acid intermediate; as feedstock for alkylbenzene; as an intermediate for amines, amine oxides, and mercaptans; [eChemPortal: SIDSUNEP]
Comments
A skin and eye irritant; High concentrations may cause CNS depression; [HSDB] "If this liquid is swallowed, aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis. The liquid defats the skin." [ICSC] Oral LDLo (mouse) = 10,000 mg/kg; [RTECS] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Reference Link #1
OECD SIDS: Alfa Olefins - 2001
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.159 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) > 2,100 mg/m3/4h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 49 deg C; [CHEMINFO] VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
must be preheated

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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