Name: n-octadecane
Other name: Octadecane
CAS number: 593-45-3
Molecular formula: C18H38
Molecular weight: 254.49
EINECS number: 209-790-3
N-octadecane is a single normal alkane purified from renewable plant resources, with high purity, high enthalpy value, stable chemical properties and other characteristics. It has a wide range of applications in the fields of functional thermostatic textiles, building energy saving and cold chain transportation. In addition to being used as a phase change material, n-octadecane is also an environmentally friendly, renewable, pure plant-extracted, natural and pollution-free non-polar organic solvent, and is an excellent substitute for mineral oil.
Biological activity
Octadecane is an alkane used as a phase change material to store heat energy at ambient temperature.
Uses
It can be used as a chromatographic analysis standard substance.
Uses
Gas chromatography stationary liquid (maximum operating temperature 60°C, solvents are petroleum ether and toluene), separation and analysis standard.
Category
Flammable liquid
Explosive hazardous characteristics
Mixed with air to form explosive mixture;
Combustible hazardous characteristics
Flammable; Fire scene emits pungent smoke
Storage and transportation characteristics
Storage room is ventilated and low temperature dry; Store and transport separately from oxidants
Fire extinguishing agent
Foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide
N-octadecane is a chemical substance with a chemical formula of C18H38 and a molecular weight of 254.49.Gas chromatography stationary liquid (using temperature 60℃, solvent is petroleum ether), separation and analysis of low-level hydrocarbons. Gas chromatography analysis standard.