cyclododecane

Cyclododecane is an organic compound with the chemical formula (CH2)12. It is a waxy white solid at room temperature, and is soluble in nonpolar organic solvents.

Chemical data

Formula: C12H24
Molecular weight: 168.32 g/mol
IUPAC name: cyclododecane
SMILES: C1CCCCCCCCCCC1
InChIKey: DDTBPAQBQHZRDW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
XLogP: 6.7
Polar surface area: 0 Å²
H-bond donors: 0
H-bond acceptors: 0
Formal charge: 0

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Wikidata facts

Mass: 168.32

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chemical formula: C₁₂H₂₄
canonical SMILES: C1CCCCCCCCCCC1
Commons category: Cyclododecane
melting point: 60.4
boiling point: 247
density: 0.82

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Cyclododecane is an organic compound with the chemical formula (CH2)12. It is a waxy white solid at room temperature, and is soluble in nonpolar organic solvents.

It is an intermediate of Nylon 12, polyesters, and synthetic lubricating oils. It is also used as a temporary binder to stabilise fragile objects or to seal water-sensitive parts; it slowly sublimates over days or weeks without leaving any residue.