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1.09605

n-Hexadecane

reference substance for gas chromatography

Synonym(s):

n-Hexadecane, Cetane

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)14CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
226.44
EC Index Number:
208-878-9
UNSPSC Code:
12352001
MDL number:
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vapor pressure

<0.1 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

form

liquid

technique(s)

gas chromatography (GC): suitable

kinematic viscosity

<7 cSt(40 °C)

mp

18 °C

transition temp

flash point 135 °C

density

0.77 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C16H34/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-16H2,1-2H3

InChI key

DCAYPVUWAIABOU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Purity (GC): ≥ 99.5 % (a/a)
Identity (IR-spectrum): conforms


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Health hazard

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Danger

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Hazard Classifications

Asp. Tox. 1

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Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

233.6 °F

flash_point_c

112 °C



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