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1-Octadecene

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

1-Octadecene, 1-Octadecylene

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)15CH=CH2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
252.48
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352002
EC Index Number:
204-012-9
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

1.3 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥91.0% (GC)

form

liquid

potency

>10000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>10000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

kinematic viscosity

3.6 cSt(40 °C)

bp

315 °C/1013 hPa

mp

17-18 °C

transition temp

flash point 154 °C

density

0.79 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C18H36/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3H,1,4-18H2,2H3

InChI key

CCCMONHAUSKTEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Chromatographic applications: 1-Octadecene is utilized in the design of smart temperature-sensitive terpolymeric hydrogels for diverse applications in liquid chromatography, enhancing phase separation and analytical performance (Zhao et al., 2024).
  • Enhancement of optical materials: Used in the stabilization of perovskite nanocrystals, 1-Octadecene contributes to significant improvements in the optical performance of these materials, relevant in display technology and photovoltaics (Bommireddy et al., 2024).
  • Quantum dot synthesis: The compound facilitates the synthesis of CdSe quantum dots for polymer optical fiber technology, showing its critical role in the development of advanced optical materials (Kiczor and Mergo, 2023).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 91.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.788 - 0.790
Identity (IR): passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.

Pictograms

Health hazard

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Asp. Tox. 1

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

309.2 °F

Flash Point(C)

154 °C


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FSL

Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid


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