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Octacosane

99%

Synonym(s):

n-Octacosane

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)26CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
394.76
Beilstein:
1770570
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

13.6 (vs air)

Quality Level

vapor pressure

<1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

99%

form

powder

bp

278 °C/15 mmHg (lit.)

mp

57-64 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

InChI

1S/C28H58/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23-25-27-28-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-28H2,1-2H3

InChI key

ZYURHZPYMFLWSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

440.6 °F

Flash Point(C)

227 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Y Xu et al.
Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica, 20(5), 296-297 (1995-05-01)
Three compounds have been isolated from the seeds of Astragalus chinensis. Their structures were identified on the basis of spectral data (UV, 13CNMR, 1HNMR, IR and MS) as octacosane, daucosterol and kaempferol.
Cai-Fang Wang et al.
Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials, 32(4), 508-511 (2009-08-04)
To study the chemical constituents of the flower buds of Daphne genkwa. The constituents of petroleum ether and ethyl acetate-soluble portions were isolated and purified by means of chromatography, then they were identified by their physico-chemical characteristics and spectral features.
Manish Talreja et al.
The Journal of chemical physics, 130(8), 084902-084902 (2009-03-05)
We have used polymer density functional theory to analyze the equilibrium density profiles and interfacial properties of thin films of polymer in the presence of CO(2). Surface tension, surface excess adsorption of CO(2) on polymer surface, and width of the
Joan E Thomas et al.
Journal of colloid and interface science, 322(2), 516-526 (2008-04-24)
The adsorption of simple organic molecules to mineral surfaces was investigated by Diffuse Reflectance Infrared Fourier Transform Spectroscopy (DRIFTS) and by solution chemical analysis. Salicylic acid, myristic acid or octacosane were deposited from water or hexane onto gamma-alumina and kaolinite
S Rajkumar et al.
Journal of ethnopharmacology, 90(1), 87-89 (2003-12-31)
The toxicity of the plant Moschosma polystachyum was evaluated against mosquito Culex quinquefasciatus. The crude leaf extract and active compound octacosane showed negligible mortality against early third instar larvae of Culex quinquefasciatus. The 24 h LC(50) value was observed at

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