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C10H18 [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C10H18
formula, see observation
91-17-8
CAS number
DEF

A colorless liquid hydrocarbon which is obtained by hydrogenation of naphthalene and which is used as a solvent for fats, lacquers, oils, paints, resins, rubber and silicones, as a substitute for turpentine, a stain-remover, a motor fuel additive, and in the manufacture of cleaning fluids, floor waxes, lubricants and shoe creams.

OBS

Chemical formula: C10H18

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C10H18
formula, see observation
91-17-8
CAS number
CONT

Hydrocarbure saturé bicyclique obtenu par hydrogénation poussée du naphtalène, la décaline existe sous forme de deux stéréo-isomères cis et trans [...]. Le mélange des deux stéréo-isomères [...] est utilisé comme solvant et comme additif pour combustibles liquides.

OBS

Formule chimique : C10H18

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C10H18
formula, see observation
91-17-8
CAS number
DEF

Líquido incoloro de olor aromático. Insoluble en agua; soluble en alcohol y éter. Inflamable e irritante.

OBS

Fórmula química: C10H18

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