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n-Octadecane, tech., 90%
CAS: 593-45-3 | C18H38 | 254.502 g/mol
$109.81 - $395.42
Chemical Identifiers
| CAS | 593-45-3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C18H38 |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 254.502 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00009007 |
| InChI Key | RZJRJXONCZWCBN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Synonym | n-octadecane, octadecan, unii-n102p6haiu, n102p6haiu, octadecane, octadecane, analytical standard, octadecane, n, oktadekan, ccris 681, stearyl group |
| PubChem CID | 11635 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:32926 |
| IUPAC Name | octadecane |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC |
Description
n-octadecane is used as a solvent, a lubricant, transformer oil and an anti-corrosion agent. It is also used in paraffin and as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis. It plays an important role in pheromones as a chemical messenger. N-Octadecane/ molecular sieve 5A composites find application as thermal storage 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.
Chemical Identifiers
| 593-45-3 | |
| 254.502 | |
| RZJRJXONCZWCBN-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| 11635 | |
| octadecane |
| C18H38 | |
| MFCD00009007 | |
| n-octadecane, octadecan, unii-n102p6haiu, n102p6haiu, octadecane, octadecane, analytical standard, octadecane, n, oktadekan, ccris 681, stearyl group | |
| CHEBI:32926 | |
| CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC |
Specifications
| 593-45-3 | |
| White | |
| 317°C | |
| Odorless | |
| 1.439 | |
| 1 kg | |
| Miscible with alcohol,acetone,ether and petroleum ether. Immiscible with water. | |
| CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC | |
| 254.502 | |
| CHEBI:32926 | |
| 90% | |
| Crystalline Mass/Melt |
| 28°C | |
| 0.782 g/mL | |
| 166°C (330°F) | |
| C18H38 | |
| MFCD00009007 | |
| n-octadecane, octadecan, unii-n102p6haiu, n102p6haiu, octadecane, octadecane, analytical standard, octadecane, n, oktadekan, ccris 681, stearyl group | |
| RZJRJXONCZWCBN-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| octadecane | |
| 11635 | |
| 254.5 | |
| Technical | |
| n-Octadecane |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
H304-H315-H319-H335
EINECSNumber : 209-790-3
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only