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Synonym(s):
n-Eicosane
Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)18CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
282.55
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352001
EC Index Number:
204-018-1
NACRES:
NA.22
Recommended Products
vapor pressure
<0.001 hPa ( 25 °C)
Quality Level
Assay
≥98.0% (GC)
form
crystals
bp
204-206 °C/20 hPa
mp
34-37 °C
transition temp
flash point 176 °C
density
0.79 g/cm3 at 20 °C
storage temp.
2-30°C
InChI
1S/C20H42/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-20H2,1-2H3
InChI key
CBFCDTFDPHXCNY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application
- Effect of temperature and graphite particle fillers on thermal conductivity and viscosity of phase change material n-eicosane: This study discusses the enhanced thermal conductivity and viscosity changes of n-eicosane when mixed with graphite particle fillers, important for applications in energy storage and thermal management (Srinivasan et al., 2017).
- Self-Assembly Synthesis of Microencapsulated n-Eicosane Phase-Change Materials with Crystalline-Phase-Controllable Calcium Carbonate Shell: This paper covers the synthesis of microencapsulated n-eicosane with a calcium carbonate shell, crucial for enhancing thermal energy storage systems in drug delivery mechanisms (Yu et al., 2014).
- Preparation and thermal properties of n-eicosane/nano-SiO2/expanded graphite composite phase-change material for thermal energy storage: This research explores the preparation and enhanced thermal properties of n-eicosane composites, beneficial for applications in material sciences focusing on energy efficiency (Zhang et al., 2020).
- An experimental study of enhanced heat sinks for thermal management using n-eicosane as phase change material: This article evaluates the use of n-eicosane in enhancing heat sinks, which is significant for designing more efficient cooling systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes (Arshad et al., 2018).
Analysis Note
Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Melting range (lower value): ≥ 36 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 39 °C
Identity (GC): passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.
Melting range (lower value): ≥ 36 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 39 °C
Identity (GC): passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Asp. Tox. 1
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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