38641-16-6

Basic information

• Product Name: 1-N-DODECYLNAPHTHALENE
• Synonyms: 1-N-DODECYLNAPHTHALENE;dodecyl-naphthalen;Dodecylnaphthalene;1-dodecylnaphthalene;1-N-DODECYLNAPHTHALENE 97+%
• CAS NO: 38641-16-6
• Molecular Formula: C22H32
• Molecular Weight: 296.49
• EINECS: 254-054-7
• Mol File: 38641-16-6.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 30 °C
• Boiling Point: 415 °C
• Flash Point: 228.5 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.9240
• Refractive Index: 1.5364
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1-N-DODECYLNAPHTHALENE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1-N-DODECYLNAPHTHALENE(38641-16-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1-N-DODECYLNAPHTHALENE(38641-16-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 38641-16-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

1-N-Dodecylnaphthalene is a synthetic hydrocarbon chemical compound often used as a plasticizer and heat transfer agent. It is a derivative of the compound naphthalene which is essentially an aromatic hydrocarbon made of two fused benzene rings. The "dodecyl" prefix indicates that it has a long hydrocarbon chain attached which contains 12 carbon atoms. Due to its high thermal stability and low volatility, it is specifically used in high-temperature heat transfer fluids. It is also noted for having excellent electrical insulating properties, making it a suitable material for high-voltage applications. As with many complex chemicals, it needs to be handled carefully due to possible health and environmental hazards.