Cyclododecane

Description

A white, waxy cyclic alkane that is chemically stable and inert. Cyclododecane is a solid that slowly sublimes at room temperature. It has been used as a temporary consolidant and masking material. Brückle et al. (1999) tested cyclododecane as a temporary fixative to protect water sensitive ink and media during washing treatments. They also evaluated its use as an isolating layer to prevent staining induced by Silicone rubber mold materials.

Synonyms and Related Terms

volatile sealing wax; cyclododecan

Risks

• Skin contact may cause irritation. Flammable.
• Millipore Sigma: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in nonpolar organic solvents. Insoluble in water, acetone, ethanol.

Composition	C12H24
CAS	294-62-2
Melting Point	60.7 C
Density	0.82 g/ml
Boiling Point	239-247 C (sublimes at room temperature)

Resources and Citations

• I.Brückle, J.Thornton, K.Nichols, G.Strickler, "Cyclododecane Technical Note on Some Uses in Paper and Objects Conservation" JAIC 38:162-175, 1999. Link

• R. Stein, J. Kimmel, M. Marincola, F. Klemm, 'Observations on Cyclododecane as a Temporary Consolidant for Stone', JAIC 39:, 2000. Link

• Jeffrey P. Maish, Erik Risser, 'A case Study in the Use of Cyclododecane and Latex Rubber in the Molding of Marble, JAIC 41(2), 2002.

• Kremer Pigments at http://www.kremer-pigmente.de/englisch/87100e.htm