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263850

Sigma-Aldrich

Tricosane

99%

Synonym(s):

n-Tricosane

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)21CH3
CAS Number:
638-67-5
Molecular Weight:
324.63
Beilstein:
1756000
MDL number:
MFCD00009350
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24855889
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

99%

form

solid

bp

199-200 °C/3 mmHg (lit.)

mp

46-47 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

InChI

1S/C23H48/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-23H2,1-2H3

InChI key

FIGVVZUWCLSUEI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Tricosane is an aliphatic alkyl chain that can be used:
  • As a phase change material for electronic cooling applications.
  • To prepare ticosane functionalized single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) biosensors for the detection of volatile organic molecules in human breath.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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JAN Code

263850-VAR:
263850-5G:
263850-BULK:
263850-1G:

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MKCQ2487
MKCP7239
MKCN7931
MKCM9783
MKCM1753

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