| M Formula: | C20H42 |
| Properties: | |
| (pure n-eicosane): White, crystalline solid. Fp 36.7C, bp 205C (15 mm Hg), flash p 212F (100C), refr index 1.4348 (20C), d 0.778 (at melting point). Insoluble in water; soluble in ether. Can be readily chlorinated. Combustible. | |
| Grade: | |
| Pure normal (99+%), technical. | |
| Use: | |
| Cosmetic, lubricants, plasticizers. | |