Agent Name |
Dodecane |
CAS Number |
112-40-3 |
Formula |
C12-H26 |
Major Category |
Solvents |
Synonyms |
n-Dodecane; [CAMEO] |
Category |
Aliphatics, Saturated |
Description |
Colorless liquid; [CAMEO] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a solvent (inks and degreasing) and in chemical research and production; Used in paper processing; [HSDB] |
Exposure Assessment |
Vapor Pressure |
0.13 mm Hg |
Odor Threshold Low |
5.31 ppm |
Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rat) >142 ppm/8H |
Explanatory Notes |
mp = -9.6 degrees C; bp = 216.3 degrees C; [ChemIDplus] Odor threshold from HSDB; |
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: DODECANE
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