What are tge uses of bicyclodecane?

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Ernest Z.
Apr 26, 2018

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Explanation:

There are many isomers of "bicyclodecane."

I will limit this answer to one isomer: bicyclo[4.4.0]decane or decalin.

Its structure is

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Decalin is a colourless liquid with an aromatic odour. It has a high boiling point and is thermally stable.

It has many industrial uses.

  • as an industrial solvent for fats, resins, oils, and waxes
  • as a substitute for turpentine in lacquers, shoe polishes, and waxes
  • as a component of jet fuel
  • in preparing dyes, plasticizers, and insecticides
  • in heat transfer fluids
  • in ore flotation and oilfield chemicals
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