Decene
Decylene
Colorless liquid with a characteristic odor
Liquid
0.74 g · cm -3
-66.3 ° C
172 ° C.
2.00 mbar ( 20 ° C)
- Practically insoluble in water
- Soluble in ethanol
1.4214 (20 ° C, 589 nm)
Risk
- > 10000 mg · kg -1 ( LD50, rat, oral)
- > 10000 mg · kg -1 ( LD50, Rabbit, transdermal)
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1-decene is a chemical compound selected from the group of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Production and representation
Decene-1 can be obtained by oligomerization of ethylene by the Ziegler- Natta process, or by the cracking of petrochemical waxes.
Properties
1- decene is a little volatile, colorless liquid with a characteristic odor, is practically insoluble in water. It forms oligomers.
Use
1-decene is used as comonomer and as an intermediate for the preparation of a number of other compounds. The synthesized from the compound hydrogenated poly -1-decene (E 907) is approved as a glazing agent for confectionery and dried fruits.
Safety
The vapors of 1- decene can form (44 ° C, ignition temperature 235 ° C flash point) with air to form an explosive mixture.