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| − | '''Tetralin''' (IUPAC name '''1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene''') is an organic compound, a hydrocarbon having the chemical formula '''C<sub>10</sub>H<sub>12</sub>'''. It is similar to naphthalene in structure, except one ring is saturated. | + | '''Tetralin''' (IUPAC name '''1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene''') is an organic compound, a hydrocarbon having the chemical formula '''C<sub>10</sub>H<sub>12</sub>'''. It is similar to [[naphthalene]] in structure, except one ring is saturated. |
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| − | Tetralin is a colorless viscous liquid, with a faint | + | Tetralin is a colorless viscous liquid, with a faint naphthalene-like smell. |
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Revision as of 19:20, 23 August 2016
| Names | |
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| IUPAC name
1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene
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| Other names
Bacticin
Benzocyclohexane Naphthalene 1,2,3,4-tetrahydride THN | |
| Identifiers | |
| Jmol-3D images | Image |
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| Properties | |
| C10H12 | |
| Molar mass | 132.21 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Odor | Naphtalene-like |
| Density | 0.970 g/cm3 (at 20 °C) |
| Melting point | −35.8 °C (−32.4 °F; 237.3 K) |
| Boiling point | 207.6 °C (405.7 °F; 480.8 K) |
| Insoluble | |
| Solubility | Miscible with acetone, benzene, butanol, chloroform, decalin, ethanol, petroleum ether Soluble in aniline, diethyl ether, methanol (50% w/w) |
| Hazards | |
| Safety data sheet | MATHESON TRI-GAS |
| Flash point | 77°C |
| Related compounds | |
| Related compounds
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Naphthalene Decalin |
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
| Infobox references | |
Tetralin (IUPAC name 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene) is an organic compound, a hydrocarbon having the chemical formula C10H12. It is similar to naphthalene in structure, except one ring is saturated.
Contents
Properties
Chemical
The reaction of elemental bromine with tetralin will give dry hydrogen bromide gas:
- C10H12 + 4 Br2 → C10H8Br4 + 4 HBr ↑
Physical
Tetralin is a colorless viscous liquid, with a faint naphthalene-like smell.
Availability
Tetralin can be purchased from chemical suppliers.
Preparation
There are several ways to prepare Tetralin.
The most convenient route involves the partial hydrogenation of naphthalene with a platinum catalyst. Small amounts of side products, such as decalin are also produced.
Birch reduction of naphthalene is another route, however the reaction is not selective and is a dangerous method.
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Handling
Safety
Tetralin is irritant and should be handled with care.
Storage
In closed bottles.
Disposal
Should be mixed with a more flammable solvent and burned.
References
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