| Chemistry name: | cetane |
| M Formula: | C16H34 |
| Properties: | |
| Colorless liquid. D 0.77335 (20/4C), flash p 200F (93C), bp 286.5C, mp 18.14C, refr index 1.43435 (20C). Soluble in alcohol, acetone, ether; insoluble in water, autoign temp 401F (205C). | |
| Grade: | |
| Technical, ASTM. | |
| Hazard: | |
| Combustible. | |
| Use: | |
| Solvent, organic intermediate, ignition standard for diesel fuels. | |