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Usage

Uses

Used in Chemical Production:
4-METHYLDECANE is used as a solvent and in the production of other chemicals for its ability to dissolve a variety of substances and facilitate chemical reactions.
Used in Detergent Manufacturing:
In the detergent industry, 4-METHYLDECANE is used as a component in the formulation of cleaning agents, leveraging its solubility properties to enhance the performance of detergents.
Used in Lubricant Formulation:
4-METHYLDECANE is utilized as a base oil in the formulation of lubricating oils, contributing to the viscosity and flow characteristics necessary for effective machinery operation and protection.
Used as a Fuel Additive:
In the fuel industry, 4-METHYLDECANE is used as an additive to improve the combustion properties and overall performance of fuels, enhancing engine efficiency and reducing emissions.
It is crucial to handle 4-METHYLDECANE with care, as it may cause irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system upon contact or inhalation, highlighting the importance of proper safety measures during its use in various applications.

InChI:InChI=1/C11H24/c1-4-6-7-8-10-11(3)9-5-2/h11H,4-10H2,1-3H3

Upstream product

• 1191-24-8 (S)-(+)-2-bromooctane 
• 26209-94-9 4-Methyldecan-4-ol 
• 13151-29-6 4-methyl-1-decene 
• 10034-85-2 hydrogen iodide 
• 3761-92-0 n-hexylmagnesium bromide 
• 107-87-9 2-Pentanone 
• 96-22-0 pentan-3-one 
• 620-02-0 5-Methylfurfural 
• 67-47-0 5-hydroxymethyl-2-furfuraldehyde 
• 16630-91-4 2-methylheptanal 
• 36049-78-2 2-iodooctane 
• 2417-93-8 propyllithium 
• 13151-29-6 (4R)-4-methyldec-1-ene 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Production of liquid hydrocarbon fuels with 3-pentanone and platform molecules derived from lignocellulose

Diesel or jet fuel range C10-C17 branched and cyclic alkanes were produced by reaction of 3-pentanone derived from lactic acid with bio-based aldehydes through aldol condensation followed by hydrodeoxygenation. DBU (1,8-diazabicycloundec-7-ene) was identified as an efficient catalyst for the aldol reaction of 3-pentanone with furan based aldehydes, and the selectivity of single or double aldol condensation product could be easily controlled by adjusting the reaction temperature. For the reaction with aromatic aldehydes, aluminium phosphate demonstrated a higher catalytic activity than DBU and mechanisms were proposed for the difference in the catalytic activity. The final hydrodeoxygenation step could be achieved by using a simple Pd/C + H-beta zeolite system, excellent selectivity was observed under the present system, the clean formation of hydrocarbons with a narrow distribution of alkanes occurred in most cases.

Substitution Reactions of Secondary Halides and Epoxides with Higher Order, Mixed Organocuprates, R2Cu(CN)Li2: Synthetic, Stereochemical, and Mechanistic Aspects

Higher order cuprates, represented by the general formula R2Cu(CN)Li2, are readily prepared from copper cyanide and 2 equiv of an organolithium.These novel reagents react readily and efficiently with secondary unactivated iodides and bromides affording products of substitution.Likewise, mono-, di-, and trisubstituted epoxides undergo ring opening leading to the corresponding alcohols in excellent yields.The effects of solvent, temperature, gegenion, and variations in ligands are discussed.Replacement of the second equivalent of RLi by CH3Li strongly encouragestransfer of R over CH3 in R(CH3)Cu(CN)Li2 with halides.Use of PhLi as RRLi in place of one RTLi (i.e.RT(Ph)Cu(CN)Li2) is suggested for oxirane cleavage.The stereochemical implications associated with both couplings are also addressed.

Identification of the Aggregation Pheromone of Flour Beetles Tribolium castaneum and T. confusum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)

The aggregation pheromone produced by the male red flour beetle Tribolium castaneum, and confused flour beetles, T. confusum was identified as 4,8-dimethyldecan-1-al by GLC, GC-MS, PMR spectra, and synthesis of the compound.The synthetic pheromone was less attractive compared with the natural pheromone, because the synthetic sample was composed of four optical isomers.