N-PENTACOSANE

Chemical properties

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What are the applications of Application

Pentacosane is A linear hydrophobic higher alkane that makes up the most important components of fuel oil and lubricating oil.

Definition

ChEBI: An alkane consisting of an unbranched chain of 25 carbon atoms.

General Description

Constituent of many naturally occurring waxes. A colorless solid at ambient conditions.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons, such as N-PENTACOSANE, 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.