Hexadecane (n-Hexadecane) is an aliphatic long-chain hydrocarbon. It is a reference fuel with the cetane number 100 and is employed in determining the cetane number of diesel fuels. The mechanism of the oxidation of hexadecane in the gas-phase has been described. The density, speed of sound, adiabatic compressibility and compressed liquid density of hexadecane have been determined. The performance of platinum/zeolite catalysts for the hydroisomerization of n-hexadecane has been assessed. The thermal degradation of n-hexadecane forms n-alkanes and 1-alkenes as key products.
Hexadecane has been used as a phase change material (PCM) in the preparation of hexadecane/xGnP (exfoliated graphite nanoplatelet), a composite PCM loaded with xGnP.
Purity: ≥99%
Application Areas: Molecular biology and Cell biology
Product Type: Solvents
Biochemical Category: Biochemiclas
Density: 0.77 g/mL(Lit.)
Auto Ignition: 395 °F(Lit.)
Boiling Point: 287°C(Lit.)
Melting Point: 17.7°C(Lit.)
Vapor Density: 7.8 (vs air)(Lit.)
Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg at 105.3°C(Lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.434(lit.)
Presentation: Liquid
Format: Liquid
NOTES: Transition temp.- solidification point 17.5-18.5°C (Lit.)
Solubility: Soluble in ether; insoluble in water.
Storage & Handling: Store at Room Temperature (15-30°C) desiccate.