Description

4-Methyldecane is a branched-chain alkane hydrocarbon, a key member of the C11 isoparaffin family. This compound is valued for its role as a high-purity reference standard, a versatile solvent, and a crucial intermediate in organic synthesis and materials research. It is primarily utilized by research laboratories, chemical manufacturers, and quality control departments in the petrochemical, polymer, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Gas Chromatography (GC) Reference Standard: Used for instrument calibration, method development, and peak identification due to its defined retention index.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a building block for synthesizing more complex molecules, including surfactants, lubricant additives, and specialty polymers.
• Solvent & Diluent: Acts as a non-polar solvent for reactions, extractions, and formulations in research and industrial applications.
• Petrochemical Research: Employed in studies related to fuel composition, hydrocarbon cracking processes, and octane rating modeling.
• Polymer Science: Used in the development and testing of polymeric materials, including plasticizers and elastomers.
• Material Science: Functions as a component in specialty fluids, heat transfer media, and dielectric fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methyldecane
CAS No.	2847-72-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₂₄
Molecular Weight	156.31 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyldecane; Decane, 4-methyl-; 4-Methyl-n-decane; Isohendecane; 1-Butyl-2-ethylheptane; 2-Ethyl-1-butylheptane; 4-Methyl decane
EINECS	220-640-7

Quality Control

Our 4-Methyldecane is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the rigorous demands of research and industrial applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing purity, identity, and impurity profile is supplied with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flame. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.418 - 1.422
Density (20°C)	0.735 - 0.745 g/mL
Boiling Point	~195°C

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.