n-Hexadecane, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11414093	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A10322.AE	100 mL
11424093	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A10322.AP	500 mL
11434093	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A10322.0F	2500 mL

Description

Hexadecane is use in the recovery of valuable amines by means of distillation from aqueous alkanolamine solutions, which are extensively used in the gas-processing industries.¹

¹Abdi, M. A.; Meisen, A. Mutual Solubility of Hexadecane with Diethanolamine and with Bis(hydroxyethyl)piperazine. J. Chem. Eng. Data 1998, 43 (2), 138-142.

n-Hexadecane serves as a reference for other fuel mixtures and is assigned cetane number of 100; used as shorthand for cetane number, an indicator of the combustion speed of diesel fuel. Hexadecane is used in the preparation of emulsions; also used as a substrate for the production of biosurfactants. n-Hexadecane has been found useful in the identification of the wheat seed protein CM3 as a highly active emulsifier. Superamphiphobicity on polymers can be studied with hexadecane immersion tests. Shape-stabilized phase change material (SSPCM), prepared using hexadecane as a PCM, into xGnP as a supporting material, has been demonstrated to have the potential to be used in developing building materials with improved thermal energy storage charecteristics.

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.

Applications
Hexadecane is use in the recovery of valuable amines by means of distillation from aqueous alkanolamine solutions, which are extensively used in the gas-processing industries.<sup>1

1</sup>Abdi, M. A.; Meisen, A. Mutual Solubility of Hexadecane with Diethanolamine and with Bis(hydroxyethyl)piperazine. J. Chem. Eng. Data 1998, 43 (2), 138-142.

n-Hexadecane serves as a reference for other fuel mixtures and is assigned cetane number of 100; used as shorthand for cetane number, an indicator of the combustion speed of diesel fuel. Hexadecane is used in the preparation of emulsions; also used as a substrate for the production of biosurfactants. n-Hexadecane has been found useful in the identification of the wheat seed protein CM3 as a highly active emulsifier. Superamphiphobicity on polymers can be studied with hexadecane immersion tests. Shape-stabilized phase change material (SSPCM), prepared using hexadecane as a PCM, into xGnP as a supporting material, has been demonstrated to have the potential to be used in developing building materials with improved thermal energy storage charecteristics.

Notes
Stable. Cetane can ignite very easily under compression. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 544-76-3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 226.448
• InChI Key: DCAYPVUWAIABOU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 11006
• IUPAC Name: hexadecane

• Molecular Formula: C16H34
• MDL Number: MFCD00008998
• Synonym: n-hexadecane, cetane, n-cetane, hexadecan, hexadekan, cetan, zetan, unii-f8z00shp6q, ccris 5833, pentadecane, methyl
• ChEBI: CHEBI:45296
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

Specifications

• CAS: 544-76-3
• Density: 0.773
• Flash Point: 135°C (275°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.4345
• Beilstein: 1736592
• Solubility Information: This product is soluble in acetone,alcohol,ether. It is insoluble in water.Soluble in alcohol,acetone,chloroform,and ether. insoluble in water
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 226.448
• ChEBI: CHEBI:45296
• Chemical Name or Material: n-Hexadecane

• Melting Point: 18°C
• Boiling Point: 287°C
• Molecular Formula: C16H34
• MDL Number: MFCD00008998
• Synonym: n-hexadecane, cetane, n-cetane, hexadecan, hexadekan, cetan, zetan, unii-f8z00shp6q, ccris 5833, pentadecane, methyl
• InChI Key: DCAYPVUWAIABOU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: hexadecane
• PubChem CID: 11006
• Formula Weight: 226.45

Safety and Handling

P301+P310-P331-P501c

H304

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

Product Identifier

• n-Hexadecane

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Aspiration toxicity Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
• EUH066-Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Hexadecane

RUO – Research Use Only