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P3406

Sigma-Aldrich

Pentadecane

≥99%

Synonym(s):

n-Pentadecane

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)13CH3
CAS Number:
629-62-9
Molecular Weight:
212.41
Beilstein:
1698194
EC Number:
211-098-1
MDL number:
MFCD00008990
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24898408
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

7.4 (vs air)

Quality Level

100

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 91.6 °C)

Assay

≥99%

expl. lim.

6.5 %

refractive index

n20/D 1.431 (lit.)

bp

270 °C (lit.)

mp

8-10 °C (lit.)

density

0.769 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

InChI

1S/C15H32/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-15H2,1-2H3

InChI key

YCOZIPAWZNQLMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Pentadecane is a linear alkane with high latent heat (~168 kJ/kg) and low melting point. These properties make it an ideal candidate as a phase change material (PCM) for cooling applications.

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H304

Precautionary Statements

P301 + P310 - P331 - P405 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Asp. Tox. 1

Supplementary Hazards

EUH066

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

219.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

104 °C - closed cup

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dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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The thermodynamic properties of n-pentadecane in the liquid state, determined by the results of measurements of sound velocity.
Dovnar D, et al.
High Temperature, 39(6), 835-839 (2001)
Thermal properties of n-pentadecane, n-heptadecane and n-nonadecane in the solid/liquid phase change region.
Velez C, et al.
International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 94, 139-146 (2015)
The capric?lauric acid and pentadecane combination as phase change material for cooling applications
Dimaano.RNM and Watanabe T
Applied Thermal Engineering, 22(4), 365-377 (2002)
Kevin M Foote et al.
Organic & biomolecular chemistry, 1(22), 3917-3948 (2003-12-11)
A concise synthesis of the tricyclic furanochroman unit 3 found in the PAF antagonist phomactin A (1) isolated from the marine fungus Phoma sp., is described. In complementary studies, a variety of synthetic routes towards the bicyclo[9.3.1]pentadecane ring system 4
Sang-Joon Kim et al.
Journal of hazardous materials, 118(1-3), 171-176 (2005-02-22)
Ex situ electrokinetic (EK) bioremediation of a laboratory-prepared pentadecane-contaminated kaolinite was carried out. Extraneous bacteria and ionic nutrients were continuously supplied to the soil specimen by a new electrolyte circulation method, which controlled electrical pH change of electrolyte solution to
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