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442670

Supelco

Docosane

analytical standard

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)20CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
310.60
Beilstein:
1702206
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12000000
eCl@ss:
32150101
PubChem Substance ID:

grade

analytical standard

vapor density

10.8 (vs air)

vapor pressure

<1 mmHg ( 21.1 °C)

CofA

current certificate can be downloaded

packaging

ampule of 1000 mg

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

bp

369 °C (lit.)

mp

42-45 °C (lit.)

density

0.778 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

environmental
petroleum

format

neat

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

InChI

1S/C22H46/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-22H2,1-2H3

InChI key

HOWGUJZVBDQJKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Docosane is classified under the n-alkane family of hydrocarbons which are usually found as the minor constituents of unsaponifiable fraction of oils and fats.

Application

Docosane may be used as an analytical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in animal samples, aerosol samples, chlorinated paraffins, and environmental samples by various chromatographic techniques.

Other Notes

Product 442670 has been discontinued. Product 43942 may be an acceptable replacement.

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Application of comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography for the assessment of oil contaminated soils.
Van De Weghe H, et al.
Journal of Chromatography A, 1137(1), 91-100 (2006)
Characterization and quantification of the hydrocarbons fraction of the subcutaneous fresh fat of Iberian pig by off-line combination of high performance liquid chromatography and gas chromatography.
Gamero-Pasadas A, et al.
Journal of Chromatography A, 1123(1), 82-91 (2006)
Analysis of chlorinated paraffins in cutting fluids and sealing materials by carbon skeleton reaction gas chromatography.
Koh IO, et al.
Chemosphere, 47(2), 219-227 (2002)
Determination of organic compounds from wood combustion aerosol nanoparticles by different gas chromatographic systems and by aerosol mass spectrometry.
Laitinen T, et al.
Journal of Chromatography A, 1217(1), 151-159 (2010)
H Kraack et al.
The Journal of chemical physics, 121(16), 8003-8009 (2004-10-16)
The temperature dependent phase behavior of Langmuir films of n-alkanes [CH3(CH2)(n-2)CH3, denote Cn] on mercury was studied for chain lengths 19< or =n< or =22 and temperatures 15< or =T< or =44 degrees C, using surface tensiometry and surface x-ray

Protocols

Separation of Decane; Dodecane; Tetradecane; Hexadecane; Octadecane; Eicosane; Docosane; Tetracosane; Hexacosane; Octacosane

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