1-Tridecene

Description

1-Tridecene · CAS 2437-56-1 · C13H26. UNII 5B0U2S314C. Boiling Point: 451 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999); Boiling Point: 232.8 °C @ 760 MM HG mm Hg; Melting Point: -11 °F (USCG, 1999).

Identification

CAS Registry Number	2437-56-1
PubChem CID	17095
Molecular formula	C13H26
IUPAC name	tridec-1-ene
UNII (FDA)	5B0U2S314C

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	182.35
XLogP3	7.3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	0
Rotatable Bond Count	10
Exact Mass	182.203450829
Monoisotopic Mass	182.203450829
Topological Polar Surface Area	0
Heavy Atom Count	13
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	451 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Boiling Point	232.8 °C @ 760 MM HG mm Hg
Melting Point	-11 °F (USCG, 1999)
Melting Point	-13 °C
Flash Point	79 °C
Density	0.7658 @ 20 °C
Vapor Pressure	0.06 [mmHg]

Physical description & handling notes

• Watery colorless liquid with a mild pleasant odor. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Hence floats on water. (USCG, 1999)
• Colorless liquid; [HSDB]
• Liquid
• COLORLESS, WATERY LIQUID
• MILD PLEASANT
• 175 °F (approx.) (USCG, 1999)

Regulatory Status

GHS notification summary	6.2% (3 / 48)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	6.2% (3 / 48)
Reported hazard statements	H304 (12.5%), H319 (81.2%)

Documented Uses

• Used as an alpha olefin intermediate; [HSDB]
• 1-Tridecene /is/ ... used as an alpha olefin intermediate ... .
• Most linear alpha-olefins are produced from ethylene. ... Ethylene oligomerization can be accomplished in the following commercial processes: (1) stoichiometric chain growth on aluminum alkyls followed by displacement (Albemarle); (2) catalytic chain growth on aluminum alkyls (Chevron-Gulf); (3) catalytic chain growth using nickel ligand catalyst (Shell); and (4) catalytic chain growth using a modified zirconium catalyst (Idemitsu). /alpha-OIefins/

Synonyms

1-TRIDECENE; 2437-56-1; N-Tridec-1-ene; Tridecylene; alpha-Tridecene; Undecylethylene; DTXSID3029235; DTXCID209235; 5B0U2S314C; NSC-78473; RefChem:77306; 219-443-8; tridec-1-ene; MFCD00008976; CCRIS 5719; 1-Tridecene, 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of 1-Tridecene?

CAS 2437-56-1; molecular formula C13H26; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is 1-Tridecene known by?

1-TRIDECENE, 2437-56-1, N-Tridec-1-ene, Tridecylene, alpha-Tridecene, Undecylethylene.

Is 1-Tridecene classified as hazardous?

6.2% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (3 of 48).

What are the key physical properties of 1-Tridecene?

Boiling Point: 451 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999); Boiling Point: 232.8 °C @ 760 MM HG mm Hg; Melting Point: -11 °F (USCG, 1999); Melting Point: -13 °C.

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