n-Hexadecane
Product Description
| Product | n-Hexadecane |
| CAS | 544-76-3 |
| Formula | C16H34 |
| Synonym | n-Hexadecane, n-Cetane, Cetane, Bioctyl, Hexeadecane, n-Cetane, n-Hexadecylhydride, HEXADECANE-D34, N-HEXADECANE-D34, HEXADECANE, REAGENTPLUS, 99%, N-HEXADECANE, 1000MG, NEAT, N-HEXADECANE-D34, n-Hexadecane, Alkane C(16), Cetane, n-Cetane, Hexadecane |
Typical Product Specifications
| Molecular weight | 226.44 |
| EINECS | 208-878-9 |
| InChI | 1S/C16H34/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-16H2,1-2H3 |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mm Hg ( 105.3 °C) |
| Refractive Index | 1.434 |
| BRN Number | 1736592 |
| Water solubility | This product is soluble in acetone, alcohol, ether. It is insoluble in water.Soluble in alcohol, acetone, chloroform, and ether. insoluble in water |
| Stability | Stable. Substances to be avoided include strong oxidizing agents. Combustible. Hygroscopic. |
| Vapor Density | 7.8 |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol, acetone, ether. |
| Boiling Point | 287 °C |
| Density | 0.773 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Melting Point | 18 °C |
| Flash Point | 275 °F |
| Notes | n-Hexadecane uses and applications include: Solvent; organic intermediate; spectrophotometry; gas chromatography; ignition standard for diesel fuels; cosmetics ingredient Suggested storage of n-Hexadecane: Hygroscopic; refrigerate; store in a cool, dry place in tightly closed container; handle and store under nitrogen |
| Class | Solvents, Solvent |
| Function | Solvents, Organic Intermediate |
| Industry | Cosmetic, Nutrition, Solvents |
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