PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | 35-37 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 220 °C30 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Density | 0.7886 |
| vapor density | 9.8 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <0.001 hPa (25 °C) |
| refractive index | 1.4425 |
| Flash point: | >230 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | hexane: soluble100mg/mL, clear |
| form | Crystalline Solid |
| color | White |
| Odor | at 100.00?%. waxy |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in ether, petroleum ether and benzene. Slightly soluble in acetone and chloroform. Insoluble in water. |
| BRN | 1700722 |
| Stability: | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| InChIKey | CBFCDTFDPHXCNY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| LogP | 11.46 at 25℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 112-95-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Eicosane (112-95-8) |
Description and Uses
Eicosane is a long chain saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon. Eicosane has a high flashpoint which makes it an inefficient fuel for use in the petrochemical industry. Eicosane is used to form candles and paraffin waxes with solar energy storage capacity.
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) |  GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H304 |
| Precautionary statements | P301+P310-P331-P405-P501 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 24/25-36/37-26 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29011000 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 112-95-8(Hazardous Substances Data) |
