Decalin
Description
[DuPont] A registered trademark for a solvent composed of Decahydronaphthalene. Decalin® is a very strong solvent that dissolves oils, fats, waxes, resins, and rubber. It has been used as a substitute for turpentine and as a cleaning fluid. Decalin® is used in stain removers, cleaning fluids and floor waxes. At one point, Decalin® was used as a varnish remover for oil paintings (Doerner 1934).
Synonyms and Related Terms
decaline; DeKalin; hydroterpene; decahydronaphthalene; naphthalane; naphthane
Other Properties
Soluble in ethanol, ether. Insoluble in water.
| Composition | C10H18 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 91-17-8 |
| Melting Point | -43.2 |
| Density | 0.877 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 138.25 |
| Refractive Index | 1.4697-1.4811 |
| Boiling Point | 185-194 |
Hazards and Safety
Combustible. Moderate fire risk. Skin and eye irritant.
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS
Additional Information
M.Doerner, The Materials of the Artist, Harcourt, Brace & Company, 1934.
Authority
- Thomas Gregory, The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942
- 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 2903