n-Hexadecane

Description

n-Hexadecane · CAS 544-76-3 · C16H34. UNII F8Z00SHP6Q. Boiling Point: 549 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 286.9 °C; Boiling Point: 286.00 to 287.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	544-76-3
PubChem CID	11006
Molecular formula	C16H34
IUPAC name	hexadecane
UNII (FDA)	F8Z00SHP6Q

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	226.44
XLogP3	8.3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	0
Rotatable Bond Count	13
Exact Mass	226.266051085
Monoisotopic Mass	226.266051085
Topological Polar Surface Area	0
Heavy Atom Count	16
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	549 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point	286.9 °C
Boiling Point	286.00 to 287.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	286.5 °C @760 [mm Hg]
Melting Point	64.7 °F (NTP, 1992)
Melting Point	18.18 °C
Melting Point	18.17 °C
Melting Point	18.14 °C
Flash Point	275 °F (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point	>212 °F (>100 °C)

Physical description & handling notes

• N-hexadecane is a colorless liquid. (NTP, 1992)
• Liquid
• Clear liquid; Melting point equals 18 degrees C; [HSDB]
• Colorless liquid
• Leaflets from acetone
• Odorless (without any specific odor)

Regulatory Status

GHS notification summary	0.1% (2 / 1815)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	0.1% (2 / 1815)
Reported hazard statements	H304 (96.9%), H315

Documented Uses

• Used as a solvent and organic intermediate; [HSDB]
• Solvent, organic intermediate, ignition standard for diesel fuels.
• Hexadecane is a component of gasoline, and is used ... as stock for hydrocracking processes.
• Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable
• Information on 1 consumer products that contain Hexadecane in the following categories is provided:
• Non-confidential 2012 Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) information on the production and use of chemicals manufactured or imported into the United States. Chemical: Hexadecane. National Production Volume: Withheld.

Synonyms

HEXADECANE; n-Hexadecane; 544-76-3; Cetane; n-Cetane; DTXSID0027195; F8Z00SHP6Q; CHEBI:45296; NSC-7334; PARAFOL 16-97; DTXCID607195; RefChem:5883; 208-878-9; Hexadekan; Cetan; MFCD00008998

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of n-Hexadecane?

CAS 544-76-3; molecular formula C16H34; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is n-Hexadecane known by?

HEXADECANE, n-Hexadecane, 544-76-3, Cetane, n-Cetane, DTXSID0027195.

Is n-Hexadecane classified as hazardous?

0.1% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (2 of 1815).

What are the key physical properties of n-Hexadecane?

Boiling Point: 549 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 286.9 °C; Boiling Point: 286.00 to 287.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 286.5 °C @760 [mm Hg].

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