Properties of Decane (C10H22)
Decane is a straight-chain alkane hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C10H22. It is a colorless, flammable liquid with a faint odor, and it is often used as a reference compound in chemical research and as a component in the formulation of various products, including fuels, solvents, and lubricants.
The following table provides a comprehensive list of decane properties in both SI and US customary/Imperial units at normal temperature and pressure (NTP).
Click on the icon to switch between Metric and Imperial units.
| Physical Properties | Metric |
|---|---|
| Molar Mass | 142.28 g/mol |
| Density | 730 kg/m3 |
| Dynamic Viscosity | 0.93 mPa·s |
| Surface Tension | 23.83 mN/m |
| Thermal Properties | Metric |
| Melting Point | -29.7 °C |
| Boiling Point | 174.2 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.1322 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (αV) (25°C) | 1.02×10-3 1/°C |
| Vapor Pressure (25°C) | 0.17 kPa |
| Critical Constants | Metric |
| Critical Temperature (Tc) | 345 °C |
| Critical Pressure (Pc) | 2.1 MPa |
| Critical Molar Volume (Vc) | 603 cm3/mol |
| Electrical Properties | Metric |
| Relative Permittivity (εr) | 1.9853 |
| Optical Properties | Metric |
| Refractive Index (589 nm) | 1.412 |
| Hazardous Data | Metric |
| Flash Point | 46 °C |
| Autoignition Temperature | 210 °C |
| Lower Flammability Limit | 0.8% |
| Upper Flammability Limit | 5.4% |
| NFPA Rating (Health) | 1 |
| NFPA Rating (Fire) | 2 |
| NFPA Rating (Reactivity) | 0 |
Unless stated otherwise, all values are taken at room temperature (approximately 20°C or 68°F) and 1 atm pressure. (1 atm = 101,325 Pa)
Related Pages
References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018. 2) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 97th Edition. United Kingdom: CRC Press, 2016-2017. 3) Yaws, Carl L. The Yaws Handbook of Physical Properties for Hydrocarbons and Chemicals. Netherlands: Elsevier Science, 2015. 4) Fire Protection Guide to Hazardous Materials, 14th Edition. United States: National Fire Protection Association, 2010.