Agent Name |
Undecane |
CAS Number |
1120-21-4 |
Formula |
C11-H24 |
Major Category |
Solvents |
Synonyms |
Hendecane; Undecane; n-Undecane; UN2330; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Aliphatics, Saturated |
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] |
Exposure Assessment |
Vapor Pressure |
0.41 mm Hg |
Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) > 442 ppm/8H |
Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 300 degrees F; boiling point equals 385 degrees F; [CAMEO] |
Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
Adverse Effects |
Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: N-UNDECANE
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