Octadecane
| General
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| Molecular formula
| C18H38
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| CAS number
| 593-45-3
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| EC number
| 209-790-3
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| Physical characteristics
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| Appearance
| White crystals or powder
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| Melting point
| 28-30° Celsius
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| Boiling point
| 317° Celsius
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| Vapour density
| 8.8
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| Vapour pressure
| 1 mm Hg at 119° Celsius
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| Specific gravity
| 0.777
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| Flash point
| 165° Celsius
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| Explosion limits
| -
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| Autoignition temperature
| 235° Celsius
|
Octadecane is an alkane hydrocarbon with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)16CH3.
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