What is "decene"

Decene \De"cene\, n. [L. decem ten.] (Chem.) One of the higher hydrocarbons, C10H20, of the ethylene series.

n. (context organic compound English) Any of many isomeric monoalkenes derived from a decane

Decene is an alkene with the formula . Decene contains a chain of ten carbon atoms with one double bond. There are many isomers of decene depending on the position and geometry of the double bond. 1-Decene is the only isomer of industrial importance. As an alpha olefin, it is used as a monomer in copolymers and is an intermediate in the production of epoxides, amines, oxo alcohols, synthetic lubricants, synthetic fatty acids, and alkylated aromatics.

The industrial processes used in the production of 1-decene are oligomerization of ethylene by the Ziegler Process or by the cracking of petrochemical waxes.

1-Decene has been isolated from the leaves and rhizome of the plant Farfugium japonicum and has been detected as the initial product in the microbial degradation of n- decane.