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1.07151

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Paraffin

46-48, in block form

Synonym(s):

Paraffin

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CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12181503
EC Index Number:
232-315-6

Quality Level

form

solid

autoignition temp.

>300 °C

potency

>5000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>3600 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

impurities

≤0.015% Sulfate (SO4)

pH

7

bp

>300 °C/1013 hPa

mp

42-72 °C

density

0.90 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

Application

Paraffin can be used as a solvent:
  • To synthesize 2,6-diaminopyridines via sodium amide initiated heterogeneous Chichibabin amination of substituted pyridines.
  • In the precipitation polymerisation of styrene and divinylbenzene to prepare acidic ion exchange resin.
  • For the amination of fatty alcohols with fatty primary amines to produce corresponding secondary amines.

Analysis Note

Identity (IR-spectrum): passes test
Acidity or alkalinity: passes test
Solidification point: 46 - 48 °C
Sulfate (SO₄): ≤ 0.015 %

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

nwg

Flash Point(F)

602.6 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup

Flash Point(C)

317 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup


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