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n-Octadecane, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
n-octadecane is used as solvent, lubricant, transformer oil and anti-corrosion agents. It is also used in paraffin as well as 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.
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.
Specifications
| Melting Point | 28°C |
| Density | 0.782 g/mL |
| Boiling Point | 317°C |
| Flash Point | 166°C (330°F) |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Assay Percent Range | 99% |
| Refractive Index | 1.439 |
| Quantity | 2 kg |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with alcohol,acetone,ether and petroleum ether. Immiscible with water. |
| Formula Weight | 254.5 |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H304-H315-H319-H335 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
| EINECSNumber | 209-790-3 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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