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Triacontane

98%

Synonym(s):

n-Triacontane

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)28CH3
CAS Number:
638-68-6
Molecular Weight:
422.81
Beilstein:
1777281
MDL number:
MFCD00009410
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24855888
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

98%

bp

258-259 °C/3 mmHg (lit.)

mp

64-67 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

InChI

1S/C30H62/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23-25-27-29-30-28-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-30H2,1-2H3

InChI key

JXTPJDDICSTXJX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Triacontane is a straight-chain alkane that can be produced from palmitic acid via Kolbe electrolysis.

Interfacial molecular ordering of triacontane, at the SiO2/air interface, for submonolayer and excess coverage has been investigated.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Long chain n-alkanes at SiO2/air interfaces: Molecular ordering, annealing, and surface freezing of triacontane in the case of excess and submonolayer coverage.
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Langmuir, 19(12), 5042-5051 (2003)
Electrochemical conversion of palmitic acid via Kolbe electrolysis for synthesis of n-triacontane
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