- Chemical Name:Decahydronaphthalene
- Chemical Family:Aromatics, Naphthenics & Naphthalenes
- CAS Number:91-17-8
- Synonyms:Bicyclo[4.4.0]decane, Decaline, Dekalin, Naphthan, NSC 406139, Perhydronaphthalene
Monument Chemical Decahydronaphthalene (DHN) is a stable, water white, cyclo-aliphatic solvent with a low freezing point and high boiling point, low sulfur content and low metals content. DHN is useful as a solvent for specialty applications, as well as for dissolving naphthalene, fats, resins, oils and waxes. It can substitute for turpentine in lacquers, shoe polishes and waxes. It has uses in various unique fuels applications.