Tetralin
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Description
[DuPont] A registered trademark for a colorless solvent composed of tetrahydronaphthalene. Tetralin is a strong solvent that dissolves waxes, resin natural resins, natural rubber, gums, oils, metallic soaps, greases, ether cellulose ethers, asphalt, linoxyn, and ink printing inks. It is used in paint and varnish removers.
Synonyms and Related Terms
tetrahydronaphthalene
Other Properties
Miscible with most solvents. Insoluble in water.
| Composition | C10H12 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 119-64-2 |
| Melting Point | -31 |
| Density | 0.966-0.981 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt.=132.21 |
| Refractive Index | 1.540-1.547 |
| Boiling Point | 205-207 |
Hazards and Safety
Combustible. Irritating to eyes and skin. Narcotic in high concentrations. Discolors with age.
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia, Dover Publications, New York, 1966
- Thomas Gregory, Thomas Gregory, The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942
- M. Doerner, M. Doerner, The Materials of the Artist, Harcourt, Brace & Co., 1934
- G.S.Brady, G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 527
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 9360