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n-Eicosane, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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.
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.
Solubility
Soluble in ether, petroleum ether and benzene. Slightly soluble in acetone and chloroform. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 36°C to 38°C |
Density | 0.7888 |
Boiling Point | 220°C (30 mmHg) |
Flash Point | 176°C (348°F) |
Assay Percent Range | 99% |
Refractive Index | 1.4425 |
Quantity | 100 g |
Beilstein | 1700722 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in ether,petroleum ether and benzene. Slightly soluble in acetone and chloroform. Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 282.54 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H304 |
Precautionary Statement | P301+P310-P331-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 204-018-1 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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