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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 593-45-3
• Molecular Formula: C18H38
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 254.502
• MDL Number: MFCD00009007
• InChI Key: RZJRJXONCZWCBN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: n-octadecane, octadecan, unii-n102p6haiu, n102p6haiu, octadecane, octadecane, analytical standard, octadecane, n, oktadekan, ccris 681, stearyl group
• PubChem CID: 11635
• ChEBI: CHEBI:32926
• IUPAC Name: octadecane
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

• 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
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Crystalline Mass/Melt
• Chemical Name or Material: n-Octadecane

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only