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1-Decene
Names
IUPAC name
Dec-1-ene
Other names
Alpha Olefin C10; Decylene; α-Decene
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
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UNII
  • InChI=1S/C10H20/c1-3-5-7-9-10-8-6-4-2/h3H,1,4-10H2,2H3 checkY
    Key: AFFLGGQVNFXPEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N checkY
  • InChI=1/C10H20/c1-3-5-7-9-10-8-6-4-2/h3H,1,4-10H2,2H3
    Key: AFFLGGQVNFXPEV-UHFFFAOYAO
  • CCCCCCCCC=C
Properties
C10H20
Molar mass 140.270 g·mol−1
Density 0.74 g/cm3[1]
Melting point −66.3 °C (−87.3 °F; 206.8 K)
Boiling point 172 °C (342 °F; 445 K)
Related compounds
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Decene /dɛkn/ is an alkene with the formula C
10
H
20
. Decene contains a chain of ten carbon atoms with one double bond. There are many isomers of decene depending on the position and geometry of the double bond. 1-Decene is the only isomer of industrial importance. As an alpha olefin, it is used as a monomer in copolymers and is an intermediate in the production of epoxides, amines, oxo alcohols, synthetic lubricants, synthetic fatty acids, and alkylated aromatics.[2]

The industrial processes used in the production of 1-decene are oligomerization of ethylene by the Ziegler Process or by the cracking of petrochemical waxes.[3]

1-Decene has been isolated from the leaves and rhizome of the plant Farfugium japonicum and has been detected as the initial product in the microbial degradation of n-decane.

References

  • Entry C872059 in Linstrom, Peter J.; Mallard, William G. (eds.); NIST Chemistry WebBook, NIST Standard Reference Database Number 69, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg (MD)