octadecane
N-octadecane
Identification
| Name | octadecane |
| IUPAC | octadecane |
| CAS Number | 593-45-3 |
| EINECS | 209-790-3 |
| FDA UNII | N102P6HAIU |
| Molecular Formula | C18 H38 |
| Molecular Weight | 254.50086000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00009007 |
| Nikkaji Number | J2.695F |
| Beilstein | 1740138 |
| XlogP3 | 9.30 (est) |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white solid (est) |
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.77700 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Melting Point | 28.00 to 29.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 316.00 to 317.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.001000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Vapor Density | 8.8 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Flash Point | 330.00 °F. TCC ( 165.56 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 9.878 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | perfuming agents |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | cosmetic and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for octadecane flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
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Synonyms
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octadecane
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