Saturated hydrocarbons are a class of simple acyclic hydrocarbons that contain only single bonds between carbons within a carbon skeleton saturated with hydrogen. They are widely used as fuels, heating oils, propellants, and solvents.
n-Eicosane is a saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon, which is used to form candles and paraffin waxes with solar energy storage capacity. It is also used in cosmetics, lubricants, plasticizers and in the petrochemical industry.
n-Decane is used as a solvent as well as an internal standard in the GC analysis of oxalic, malonic and succinic acids. It is used in paint manufacture as a hydrocarbon solvent and for wood stains and varnishes as a varnish solvent. It is an active component of automotive fuels viz.
Flash Point: 13°C. Refractive Index: 1.3965 to 1.3985 Health Hazard 2: GHS H Statement Causes skin irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Boiling Point: 125.0°C to 127.0°C
Health Hazard 2: GHS H Statement Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Synonym: dsstox_cid_30334. Chemical Name or Material: Ethylcyclohexane. Molecular Formula: C8H16.