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128503

Sigma-Aldrich

Heptadecane

99%

Synonym(s):

n-Heptadecane

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)15CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
240.47
Beilstein:
1738898
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
eCl@ss:
32150101
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

8.3 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 115 °C)

Assay

99%

refractive index

n20/D 1.436 (lit.)

bp

302 °C (lit.)

mp

20-22 °C (lit.)

density

0.777 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

InChI

1S/C17H36/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-17H2,1-2H3

InChI key

NDJKXXJCMXVBJW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Heptadecane was used as an internal standard in the reaction to study the first direct comparison of kava lactone extraction efficiencies. It was also used as the appropriate suspended solvent for the extraction and concentration of EO (essential oil).

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Asp. Tox. 1

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

300.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

149 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

JAN Code

128503-BULK:
128503-25ML:
128503-100G:
128503-100ML:
128503-VAR:
128503-25G:
128503-2G:


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