Hexadecane
TL;DR: Hexadecane (CAS 544-76-3) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C16H34 and molecular weight 226.26605 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
hexadecane
Also Known As: n-Hexadecane, Cetane, n-Cetane, hexadecan, Hexadekan
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C16H34 |
| Molecular Weight | 226.26605 g/mol |
| XLogP | 8.3 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 0.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 0 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 13 |
| Exact Mass | 226.26605 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 16 |
| Complexity | 92.0 |
| Melting Point | 64.7 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 549 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.77331 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | 275 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00143 [mmHg] |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.4329 at 25 °C |
| Solubility | In water, 2.1X10-5 mg/L at 25 °C |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC |
| InChIKey | DCAYPVUWAIABOU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Hexadecane is used in lubricant and fuel additive formulations, 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 lubricant additive intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Hexadecane (CAS 544-76-3) has the molecular formula C16H34 and a molecular weight of 226.27 g/mol. Reported properties include a density of 0.77331 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: In water, 2.1X10-5 mg/L at 25 °C. Synonyms include n-Hexadecane and Cetane.
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 Hexadecane
Property Insights of Hexadecane
The XLogP value of 8.3 indicates that Hexadecane is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 0.0 Ų, Hexadecane exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Hexadecane 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 Hexadecane?
The CAS number of Hexadecane is 544-76-3.
What is the molecular formula of Hexadecane?
The molecular formula of Hexadecane is C16H34.
What is the molecular weight of Hexadecane?
The molecular weight of Hexadecane is 226.26605 g/mol.
What are the applications of Hexadecane?
Hexadecane is used in lubricant and fuel additive formulations, 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),...
Where can I buy Hexadecane?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Hexadecane?
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