Cyclododecane

Cyclododecane
Names
	Preferred IUPAC name Cyclododecane
Identifiers
CAS Number	294-62-2 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChEMBL	ChEMBL3185808;
ChemSpider	8911 ;
ECHA InfoCard	100.005.486
PubChem CID	9268;
UNII	97CN13ZD83 ;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID9021552 ;
	InChI InChI=1S/C12H24/c1-2-4-6-8-10-12-11-9-7-5-3-1/h1-12H2 Key: DDTBPAQBQHZRDW-UHFFFAOYSA-N ; InChI=1/C12H24/c1-2-4-6-8-10-12-11-9-7-5-3-1/h1-12H2 Key: DDTBPAQBQHZRDW-UHFFFAOYAN;
	SMILES C1CCCCCCCCCCC1;
Properties
Chemical formula	C12H24
Molar mass	168.324 g·mol−1
Appearance	White waxy solid
Density	0.855 g/cm3
Melting point	60.4 °C (140.7 °F; 333.5 K)
Boiling point	244.0 °C (471.2 °F; 517.1 K)
Structure
Crystal structure	Monoclinic
Space group	C2/m
Point group	D4
Lattice constant	a = 13.27 Å, b = 8.28 Å, c = 5.44 Å α = 90°, β = 99.5°, γ = 90°
Lattice volume (V)	589.7 Å3
Formula units (Z)	2
Hazards
	GHS labelling:
Hazard statements	H413
Precautionary statements	P273, P501
Flash point	87.6 °C (189.7 °F; 360.8 K)
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). verify (what is ?) Infobox references

Cyclododecane is an organic compound with the chemical formula (CH₂)₁₂. It is a waxy white solid at room temperature,^: 17 and is soluble in nonpolar organic solvents.

It is an intermediate of Nylon 12, polyesters, and synthetic lubricating oils.^: 8.1 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.^: 17