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n-Eicosane, 99%
CAS: 112-95-8 | C20H42 | 282.56 g/mol
$48.55 - $122.52
Chemical Identifiers
| CAS | 112-95-8 |
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| Molecular Formula | C20H42 |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 282.56 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00009344 |
| InChI Key | CBFCDTFDPHXCNY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Synonym | eicosane, n-eicosane, unii-3aya9kec48, ccris 663, nonadecane, methyl, 3aya9kec48, eicosane, analytical standard, octyldodecane, n-icosane |
| PubChem CID | 8222 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:43619 |
| IUPAC Name | icosane |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC |
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AAA1385314
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Thermo Scientific Chemicals
A1385314 |
25 g |
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AAA1385322
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Thermo Scientific Chemicals
A1385322 |
100 g |
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Description
n-Eicosane is a saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon, which is used to form candles and paraffin waxes with solar energy storage capacity. It is also used in cosmetics, lubricants, plasticizers and in the petrochemical industry. Further, it is useful for special surfactants and in the preparation of certain organic chemicals. In addition to this, it is used as a chromatographic analysis reference material.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applicationsn-Eicosane is a saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon, which is used to form candles and paraffin waxes with solar energy storage capacity. It is also used in cosmetics, lubricants, plasticizers and in the petrochemical industry. Further, it is useful for special surfactants and in the preparation of certain organic chemicals. In addition to this, it is used as a chromatographic analysis reference material.
Solubility
Soluble in ether, petroleum ether and benzene. Slightly soluble in acetone and chloroform. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Chemical Identifiers
| 112-95-8 | |
| 282.56 | |
| CBFCDTFDPHXCNY-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| 8222 | |
| icosane |
| C20H42 | |
| MFCD00009344 | |
| eicosane, n-eicosane, unii-3aya9kec48, ccris 663, nonadecane, methyl, 3aya9kec48, eicosane, analytical standard, octyldodecane, n-icosane | |
| CHEBI:43619 | |
| CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC |
Specifications
| 112-95-8 | |
| 0.7888 | |
| 176°C (348°F) | |
| C20H42 | |
| MFCD00009344 | |
| 1700722 | |
| Soluble in ether,petroleum ether and benzene. Slightly soluble in acetone and chloroform. Insoluble in water. | |
| CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC | |
| 282.56 | |
| CHEBI:43619 | |
| 99% |
| 36°C to 38°C | |
| 220°C (30 mm) | |
| 99% | |
| 1.4425 | |
| 25 g | |
| eicosane, n-eicosane, unii-3aya9kec48, ccris 663, nonadecane, methyl, 3aya9kec48, eicosane, analytical standard, octyldodecane, n-icosane | |
| CBFCDTFDPHXCNY-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| icosane | |
| 8222 | |
| 282.54 | |
| n-Eicosane |
Safety and Handling
P301+P310-P331-P501c
H304
EINECSNumber : 204-018-1
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only