
Decene is an unsaturated hydrocarbon i.e. alkene with a chemical formula of C10H20. Decene is a clear, white mobile liquid and is toxic in nature. It is generally produced by the oligomerization of ethylene or by cracking higher carbon content petroleum waxes. Depending on the attachment of the functional group, there are several types of decene isomers present. Among all isomers, 1-decene i.e. ?-decene, is the most commonly used isomer in industrial processes. 1-decene is generally used as a chemical intermediate in the production of synthetic lubricants, amines, epoxides, detergents & derivatives and alkylated aromatics, among others. Moreover, 1-decene is used as a co-monomer in the production of polymers such as polyethylene. Mainly, 1-decene is consumed in the production of polyalpha olefins (PAO), a category of synthetic lubricants. Polyalpha olefins are used as high performance synthetic lubricants for industrial gear systems and automatic transmission engines in the aviation and marine sectors.