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A6530012

Octadecane , StandardforGC,≥99.5%(GC) , 593-45-3

CAS NO.:593-45-3

Empirical Formula: C18H38

Molecular Weight: 254.49

MDL number: MFCD00009007

EINECS: 209-790-3

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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 28 °C
Boiling point: 317 °C(lit.)
Density  0.777 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density  8.8 (vs air)
vapor pressure  1 mm Hg ( 119 °C)
refractive index  1.4390
Flash point: 330 °F
storage temp.  room temp
solubility  <0.0001g/l insoluble
form  Crystalline Mass/Melt
Specific Gravity 0.7822
color  White
Water Solubility  No rapid reaction with water.
BRN  1740138
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
LogP 9.32 at 20℃

Description and Uses

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.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS08
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H304
Precautionary statements  P301+P310-P331-P405-P501
Hazard Codes  Xi,Xn
Risk Statements  36/37/38-66-65
Safety Statements  26-36-62-24-23
WGK Germany  3
Autoignition Temperature 455 °F
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  29011000

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