What is Undecane used for?

Undecane (also known as hendecane) is a liquid alkane hydrocarbon with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)9CH3. It is used as a mild sex attractant for various types of moths and cockroaches, and an alert signal for a variety of ants.

What physical state is Undecane at room temperature?

colorless liquid
3.2.1Physical Description Undecane appears as a colorless liquid.

What is the molecular formula for Undecane?

C11H24Undecane / Formula

Is Undecane volatile?

Undecane was identified as a volatile component of peanut oil (heated between 150 and 200 °C), cheese, fried bacon, fried chicken, and raw beef (HSDB, 2002).

What is Undecane made from?

Undecane, also known as CH3-[CH2]9-CH3 or n-undecane, an 11-carbon molecule, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as alkanes. These are acyclic branched or unbranched hydrocarbons having the general formula CnH2n+2, and consist entirely of hydrogen atoms and saturated carbon atoms.

What is undecane made from?

Is undecane toxic?

HAZARD SUMMARY * Undecane can affect you when breathed in. * Contact can irritate the skin and eyes. * Breathing Undecane can irritate the nose, throat and lungs causing coughing, wheezing and/or shortness of breath.

Is Undecane flammable?

The information in CAMEO Chemicals comes from a variety of data sources. Flammable. Insoluble in water.

Is Undecane a silicone?

Undecane and Tridecane form a light, fresh, fast-spreading emollient derived from 100% renewable feedstocks. This volatile hydrocarbon is an ECOCERT approved, sustainably sourced alternative to the silicone cyclomethicone and helps products apply easily, absorb quickly and leave a smooth, dry skin feeling.

What is Undecane in makeup?

Undecane is an emollient that is often used in tandem with another emollient known as tridecane. This pairing forms a lightweight, smooth glide formula base for skin care and makeup products.