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Octadecane

99%

Synonym(s):

C18-n-Alkane, n-Octadecane

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)16CH3
CAS Number:
593-45-3
Molecular Weight:
254.49
Beilstein:
1740138
EC Number:
209-790-3
MDL number:
MFCD00009007
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24898037
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

8.8 (vs air)

Quality Level

100

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 119 °C)

Assay

99%

form

solid or liquid (Conforms to requirements)

autoignition temp.

455 °F

bp

317 °C (lit.)

mp

26-29 °C (lit.)

density

0.777 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

InChI

1S/C18H38/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-18H2,1-2H3

InChI key

RZJRJXONCZWCBN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

n-Octadecane is generally used in developing microencapsulated phase-change materials.
It can also be used as a reactant to synthesize:
  • N-octadecylsulfonyl)-alanine sodium salt
  • 1-octadecanesulfonyl chloride
  • 2-octadecanone

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Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H304

Precautionary Statements

P301 + P310 - P331 - P405 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Asp. Tox. 1

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

330.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

166 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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