| Section2 = | Section7 = }} Decane's an alkane hydrocarbon with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)8CH3. 75 isomers of decane exist, all of which are flammable liquids. Decane's one of the components of gasoline (petrol). Like other alkanes, it's nonpolar and therefore won't dissolve in polar liquids such as water. Reactions Decane undergoes combustion reactions in a similar fashion to other alkanes. In the presence of excess oxygen, decane burns to form water and carbon dioxide. » 2C10H22 + 31O2 &#… (More on Decane)