N-EICOSANE

Synonym(s):n-Eicosane

CAS NO.：112-95-8
Empirical Formula: C20H42
Molecular Weight: 282.55
MDL number: MFCD00009344
EINECS: 204-018-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-21 15:02:05

What is N-EICOSANE?

Chemical properties

colourless crystals or wax-like solid

The Uses of N-EICOSANE

n-Eicosane is a saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon, which is used to form candles and paraffin waxes with solar energy storage capacity. It is also used in cosmetics, lubricants, plasticizers and in the petrochemical industry. Further, it is useful for special surfactants and in the preparation of certain organic chemicals. In addition to this, it is used as a chromatographic analysis reference material.

The Uses of N-EICOSANE

Eicosane is a long chain saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon. Eicosane has a high flashpoint which makes it an inefficient fuel for use in the petrochemical industry. Eicosane is used to form candles and paraffin waxes with solar energy storage capacity.

Definition

ChEBI: Icosane is a straight chain alkane composed of 20 carbon atoms. It has been isolated from the leaves of Agave attenuata. It has a role as a plant metabolite.

General Description

Colorless crystals or white crystalline solid.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons, such as N-EICOSANE, may be incompatible with strong oxidizing agents like nitric acid. Charring of the hydrocarbon may occur followed by ignition of unreacted hydrocarbon and other nearby combustibles. In other settings, aliphatic saturated hydrocarbons are mostly unreactive. They are not affected by aqueous solutions of acids, alkalis, most oxidizing agents, and most reducing agents. When heated sufficiently or when ignited in the presence of air, oxygen or strong oxidizing agents, they burn exothermically to produce carbon dioxide and water.

Fire Hazard

N-EICOSANE is combustible.

Purification Methods

Crystallise eicosane from EtOH. [Beilstein 1 IV 563.]

Properties of N-EICOSANE

Melting point:	35-37 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	220 °C30 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	0.7886
vapor density	9.8 (vs air)
vapor pressure	<0.001 hPa (25 °C)
refractive index	1.4425
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Store below +30°C.
solubility	hexane: soluble100mg/mL, clear
form	Crystalline Solid
color	White
Odor	at 100.00?%. waxy
Water Solubility	Soluble in ether, petroleum ether and benzene. Slightly soluble in acetone and chloroform. Insoluble in water.
BRN	1700722
Stability:	Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference	112-95-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Eicosane (112-95-8)

Safety information for N-EICOSANE

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Health Hazard GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements	H304:Aspiration hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P331:Do NOT induce vomiting. P301+P310:IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P405:Store locked up. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…