Dodecane
TL;DR: Dodecane (CAS 112-40-3) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C12H26 and molecular weight 170.20345 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
dodecane
Also Known As: DODECANE, n-Dodecane, Dihexyl, Bihexyl, Adakane 12
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C12H26 |
| Molecular Weight | 170.20345 g/mol |
| XLogP | 6.1 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 0.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 0 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 9 |
| Exact Mass | 170.20345 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 12 |
| Complexity | 56.0 |
| Melting Point | 14.7 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 421.3 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.7487 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | 165 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mmHg at 118 °F ; 0.3 mmHg at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.4216 at 20 °C |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 77 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCC |
| InChIKey | SNRUBQQJIBEYMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Dodecane is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Dodecane (CAS 112-40-3) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
Dodecane is a polymer intermediate identified by CAS number 112-40-3 and the molecular formula C12H26 and a molecular weight of 170.2 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 0.7487 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 77 °F (NTP, 1992). It is also known as DODECANE and n-Dodecane.
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Chemical Property Profile of Dodecane
Property Insights of Dodecane
The XLogP value of 6.1 indicates that Dodecane is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 0.0 Ų, Dodecane exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Dodecane has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 0 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), which may warrant consideration for formulation optimization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Dodecane?
The CAS number of Dodecane is 112-40-3.
What is the molecular formula of Dodecane?
The molecular formula of Dodecane is C12H26.
What is the molecular weight of Dodecane?
The molecular weight of Dodecane is 170.20345 g/mol.
What are the applications of Dodecane?
Dodecane is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Dodecane (CAS 112-40-3) with custom synthesis available from...
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