decane
Decane is an alkane hydrocarbon with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)8CH3.
75 isomers of decane exist,[The 75 Isomers of Decane] all of which are flammable liquids. Decane is one of the components of gasoline (petrol). Like other alkanes, it is nonpolar and therefore will not dissolve in polar liquids such as water.
Reactions
Decane undergoes combustion reactions in a similar fashion to other alkanes. In the presence of excess oxygen, decane burns to form water and carbon dioxide.
 2C10H22 + 31O2 → 20CO2 + 22H2O
When not enough oxygen is present for complete combustion, decane burns to form water and carbon monoxide.
2C10H22 + 21O2 → 20CO + 22H2O
See also
Higher alkanes
External links
Material Safety Data Sheet for Decane
CHEMINFO Decane
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