pentacosane
N-pentacosane
Identification
| Name | pentacosane |
| IUPAC | pentacosane |
| CAS Number | 629-99-2 |
| EINECS | 211-123-6 |
| FDA UNII | BON9H94Y8V |
| Molecular Formula | C25 H52 |
| Molecular Weight | 352.68944000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00009353 |
| Nikkaji Number | J1.708F |
| Beilstein | 1763638 |
| XlogP3 | 13.10 (est) |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white solid (est) |
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 53.00 to 55.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 401.00 to 402.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 169.00 to 170.00 °C. @ 0.05 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000002 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | > 230.00 °F. TCC ( > 110.00 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 13.444 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
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 | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for pentacosane usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for pentacosane flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Structural phase transitions in pentacosane C25H52.
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Role of contact pheromones in mate recognition in Xylotrechus colonus.
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