The chemical substance titled Tetrahydronaphthalene, categorized as a Reference Substance for Gas Chromatography (GC), belongs to the group of Hydrocarbons, aromatic. Its preferred name is Tetralin, and its molecular formula is C10H12 with a Molecular Weight of 132.21 g/mol. It has a Melting Point of -23.1 °F and a Boiling Point of 406 °F at 760 mmHg. This substance requires safety precautions such as wearing safety goggles and gloves due to potential skin irritation and aspiration hazards. The GHS signal word for this chemical is Warning.

• CAS Number: 119-64-2
• Molecular Formula: C10H12
• Molecular Weight: 132.20
• Exact Mass: 132.093900383
• Boiling Point: 406 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
• Melting Point: -23.1 °F (USCG, 1999)
• Density: 4.6 (AIR= 1)
• GHS Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements:
• H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H304 (20.3%): May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways [Danger Aspiration hazard]
• H227: Combustible liquid [Warning Flammable liquids]