Eicosane
TL;DR: Eicosane (CAS 112-95-8) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C20H42 and molecular weight 282.32864 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
icosane
Also Known As: EICOSANE, n-Eicosane, Icosane, n-icosane, octyldodecane
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C20H42 |
| Molecular Weight | 282.32864 g/mol |
| XLogP | 10.4 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 0.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 0 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 17 |
| Exact Mass | 282.32864 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 20 |
| Complexity | 132.0 |
| Melting Point | 98.1 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 648.9 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.7886 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | 212 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 4.62X10-6 mm Hg at 25 °C |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction = 1.4425 at 20 °C/D |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 77 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC |
| InChIKey | CBFCDTFDPHXCNY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Eicosane is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
A pharmaceutical intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Eicosane (CAS 112-95-8) has the molecular formula C20H42 and a molecular weight of 282.33 g/mol. Reported properties include a density of 0.7886 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 77 °F (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include EICOSANE and n-Eicosane.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Eicosane
Property Insights of Eicosane
The XLogP value of 10.4 indicates that Eicosane is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 0.0 Ų, Eicosane exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Eicosane has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 0 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), which may warrant consideration for formulation optimization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Eicosane?
The CAS number of Eicosane is 112-95-8.
What is the molecular formula of Eicosane?
The molecular formula of Eicosane is C20H42.
What is the molecular weight of Eicosane?
The molecular weight of Eicosane is 282.32864 g/mol.
What are the applications of Eicosane?
Eicosane is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton...
Where can I buy Eicosane?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Eicosane?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Eicosane and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.