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Tridecanal(10486-19-8)

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Product Identification

Product Name
Tridecanal

Synonyms
n-Tridecanal
n-Tridecylaldehyde
Tridecyl aldehyde

CAS
10486-19-8

Formula
C13H26O

Molecular Weight
198.35

EINECS
234-004-0

Beilstein/Gmelin
1760949

Beilstein Reference
4-01-00-03386

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance
Clear, light yellow liquid.

Solubility in water
Insoluble

Melting Point
15

Boiling Point
266

Vapor Pressure
0.015 (25 C)

Density
2.00 g/cm3

Partition Coefficient
5.69

Heat Of Vaporization
49.5 kJ/mol

Refractive Index
1.4384 (18 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.

Inhalation
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.

Skin
Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.

Eyes
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.

Handling and Storage

Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep under a nitrogen blanket. Refrigerator (approx 4 C).

Handling
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion
The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.

Inhalation
May cause respiratory tract irritation.

Skin
May cause skin irritation.

Eyes
May cause eye irritation.

Hazards
Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion and poison hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers.

UN (DOT)
1988

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection
Eyes: Wear chemical goggles. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear a chemical apron.

Respirators
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point
117

Fire Fighting
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Extinguishing media: Use water spray, dry chemical, or foam.

Upper exp. limit
5

Lower exp. limit
.6

Fire Potential
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames.