Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Bicetyl; DOTRIACONTANE; n-Dotriacontane; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Aliphatics, Saturated (>C11)
Description
White flakes; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Alkanes from hexadecane upwards form the most important components of fuel oil and lubricating oil. In latter function they work at the same time as anti-corrosive agents, as their hydrophobic nature means that water cannot reach the metal surface. Many solid alkanes find use as paraffin wax, for example in candles." [Wikipedia]
Comments
Intravenous LD50 (mouse) = 100 mg/kg; [RTECS] May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Other Information
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