52209

Hexadecane

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): n-Hexadecane, Cetane
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₄CH₃
• CAS Number: 544-76-3
• Molecular Weight: 226.44
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 1736592
• EC Number: 208-878-9
• MDL number: MFCD00008998
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329757798
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• vapor density: 7.8 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 1 mmHg ( 105.3 °C)
• assay: ≥99.8% (GC)
• autoignition temp.: 395 °F
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• refractive index: n20/D 1.434 (lit.); n20/D 1.435
• bp: 287 °C (lit.)
• mp: 18 °C (lit.)
• transition temp: solidification point 17.5-18.5 °C
• density: 0.773 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): petroleum
• format: neat
• SMILES string: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
• InChI: 1S/C16H34/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-16H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: DCAYPVUWAIABOU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Hexadecane can find applications as a sole carbon source for the growth of canals, which are supramolecular structures observed in the cell wall of Candida maltose.

Application

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS08
• signalword: Danger
• hcodes: H304
• pcodes: P301 + P310 - P331 - P405 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Asp. Tox. 1
• supp_hazards: EUH066
• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: 233.6 °F
• flash_point_c: 112 °C
• ppe: Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter