n-Dodecane, ≥99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

n-Dodecane is used as a solvent and a distillation chaser. It finds application as a diluent for tributyl phosphate (TBP) in reprocessing plants and as a possible surrogate for kerosene-based fuels in jet. It is an active component of scintillator as well as used in lubricants and greases.

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Applications
n-Dodecane is used as a solvent and a distillation chaser. It finds application as a diluent for tributyl phosphate (TBP) in reprocessing plants and as a possible surrogate for kerosene-based fuels in jet. It is an active component of scintillator as well as used in lubricants and greases.

Solubility
Miscible with ethyl alcohol, ethyl ether, acetone, chloroform and carbon tetrachloride. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.