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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A colorless liquid sold commercially under the name Tetralin®. | + | A colorless liquid sold commercially under the name Tetralin®. Tetrahydronaphthalene is a strong solvent that dissolves [[wax|waxes]], [[natural%20resin|natural resins]], [[rubber|rubber]], [[gum|gums]], [[oil|oils]], metallic soaps, [[grease|greases]], [[cellulose%20ether|cellulose ethers]], [[asphalt|asphalt]], [[linoxyn|linoxyn]], and [[printing%20ink|printing inks]]. It is used in paint and varnish removers. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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[[[SliderGallery rightalign|tetrahydronaphthalene.jpg~Chemical structure]]] | [[[SliderGallery rightalign|tetrahydronaphthalene.jpg~Chemical structure]]] | ||
| − | == | + | == Risks == |
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| + | * Combustible. | ||
| + | * Irritating to eyes and skin. Narcotic in high concentrations. | ||
| + | * Discolors with age. | ||
| + | * ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=T724&productDescription=TETRAHYDRONAPHTHALENE+PUR+4L&vendorId=VN00033897&countryCode=US&language=en SDS] | ||
| + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
Miscible with most solvents. Insoluble in water. | Miscible with most solvents. Insoluble in water. | ||
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! scope="row"| Melting Point | ! scope="row"| Melting Point | ||
| − | | -31 | + | | -31 C |
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! scope="row"| Density | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
| − | | 0.966-0.981 | + | | 0.966-0.981 g/ml |
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! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ||
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! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ||
| − | | 205-207 | + | | 205-207 C |
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| − | == | + | == Resources and Citations == |
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* R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, ''Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia'', Dover Publications, New York, 1966 | * R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, ''Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia'', Dover Publications, New York, 1966 | ||
Latest revision as of 11:01, 8 June 2022
Description
A colorless liquid sold commercially under the name Tetralin®. Tetrahydronaphthalene is a strong solvent that dissolves waxes, natural resins, Rubber, gums, oils, metallic soaps, greases, cellulose ethers, Asphalt, Linoxyn, and printing inks. It is used in paint and varnish removers.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Tetralin® [DuPont]
Risks
- Combustible.
- Irritating to eyes and skin. Narcotic in high concentrations.
- Discolors with age.
- ThermoFisher: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Miscible with most solvents. Insoluble in water.
| Composition | C10H12 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 119-64-2 |
| Melting Point | -31 C |
| Density | 0.966-0.981 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt.=132.21 |
| Refractive Index | 1.540-1.547 |
| Boiling Point | 205-207 C |
Resources and Citations
- R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia, Dover Publications, New York, 1966
- M. Doerner, The Materials of the Artist, Harcourt, Brace & Co., 1934
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 9360