n‑Decane (Pure) – 100ml (LR Grade)

n‑Decane is a straight‑chain hydrocarbon belonging to the alkane series, supplied in a 100ml bottle for controlled use in educational science laboratories. Manufactured to Laboratory Reagent (LR) grade, this high‑purity organic compound provides reliable and reproducible performance for teaching, demonstrations, and supervised practical work.

Identified by CAS No. 124‑18‑5 and UN Number 2247, n‑decane is a colourless liquid commonly used in secondary and post‑16 chemistry to explore the properties of hydrocarbons. The product is clearly labelled to support safe storage and handling in accordance with COSHH and standard school laboratory safety procedures.

Please note: this chemical is supplied exclusively to educational establishments and will only be shipped to verified school addresses. Due to courier and regulatory requirements, this item is non‑returnable; this does not affect your statutory rights.

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Key Features

• n‑Decane – straight‑chain alkane
• 100ml bottle – suitable for school laboratory use
• Laboratory Reagent (LR) grade
• CAS No: 124‑18‑5
• UN Number: 2247
• Colourless hydrocarbon liquid
• Clearly labelled for safe educational laboratory handling
• Supplied to educational establishments only

Ideal for School Science Lessons

n‑Decane is well suited to GCSE and A‑Level chemistry lessons, where it can be used under appropriate supervision to support core topics in organic chemistry. Typical educational applications include:

• Studying the properties of alkanes and hydrocarbons
• Exploring boiling point trends in homologous series
• Investigating combustion reactions (theoretical or demonstrated)
• Supporting lessons on fuels and crude oil fractions
• Reinforcing safe handling and risk assessment of organic liquids

Used appropriately by trained staff, this n‑decane reagent provides a clear, curriculum‑relevant example of hydrocarbon chemistry, helping students link molecular structure to physical properties while developing safe and responsible laboratory practice.