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n-Tetradecane

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Synonym(s):

n-Tetradecane

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C14H30
CAS Number:
629-59-4
Molecular Weight:
198.39
MDL number:
MFCD00008986
UNSPSC Code:
12352001
EC Index Number:
211-096-0
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

1.55 Pa ( 25 °C)

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

202 °C

potency

>5000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>5000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

0.5-6.5 % (v/v)

kinematic viscosity

3 cSt(40 °C)

mp

6 °C

transition temp

flash point 102 °C

solubility

<0.0001 g/L

density

0.76 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C14H30/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-14H2,1-2H3

InChI key

BGHCVCJVXZWKCC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Scaling On Transport Properties of Nanofluids for Heat Transfer Applications: Discusses the use of n-tetradecane in nanofluids for heat transfer applications, validated by experimental data (Prado et al., 2024).
  • Improvement in the freeze-thaw resistance performance of concretes: Studies the encapsulation of n-tetradecane in a composite phase change material for enhancing the freeze-thaw resistance of concrete (Li et al., 2024).
  • Density and speed of sound of liquid mixtures: Provides measurements of density and sound speed in mixtures including n-tetradecane, with implications for thermodynamic modeling (Hevia et al., 2024).
  • Thermal volume expansion: Examines thermal volume changes in n-tetradecane using multiple measurement techniques, enhancing understanding of material properties under temperature changes (Klingler et al., 2024).
  • High-Pressure Phase Behavior of Binary Systems: Investigates the phase behavior of n-tetradecane mixtures under high pressure, relevant for process engineering and materials science (Du Plessis et al., 2024).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.761 - 0.765
Identity (IR): passes test

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H304

Precautionary Statements

P301 + P310 - P331 - P405 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Asp. Tox. 1

Supplementary Hazards

EUH066

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

215.6 °F

Flash Point(C)

102 °C

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