C10H22 is a chemical compound known as decane, which is part of the alkane family. It consists of ten carbon atoms and twenty-two hydrogen atoms, making it a straight-chain hydrocarbon. Decane is commonly found in petroleum and is used as a fuel and solvent in various industrial applications. Decane is a colorless liquid at room temperature and has a mild odor. It is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. Due to its properties, decane is often used in laboratories and as a standard in gas chromatography for analyzing other compounds.