630-01-3

Basic information

• Product Name: n-Hexacosane
• Synonyms: NSC 122457; n-Hexacosane
• CAS NO: 630-01-3
• Molecular Formula: C₂₆H₅₄
• Molecular Weight: 0
• EINECS: 211-124-1
• Mol File: 630-01-3.mol
• Article Data: 5

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 420 °C
• Flash Point: 215 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.8
• Vapor Pressure: 1.26E-06mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.447
• CAS DataBase Reference: n-Hexacosane(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: n-Hexacosane(630-01-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: n-Hexacosane(630-01-3)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 630-01-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

n-Hexacosane is a straight-chain alkane and a hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C26H54. It is a waxy, odorless solid at room temperature and is insoluble in water. n-Hexacosane is commonly found in the waxy coatings of plants and animals, as well as in petroleum and natural gas. It is chiefly used in the production of cosmetics, candles, and other wax products, as well as in the manufacturing of lubricants and as a heat-transfer medium. Additionally, n-Hexacosane has potential applications in the field of nanotechnology, where it can be used to create self-assembled monolayers for surface modification and nanofabrication. Additionally, it has been used in research for its potential anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties.

InChI:InChI=1/C26H54/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23-25-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-26H2,1-2H3

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Relevant articles and documents

Efficient heterogeneous dual catalyst systems for alkane metathesis

A fully heterogeneous and highly efficient dual catalyst system for alkane metathesis (AM) has been developed. The system is comprised of an alumina-supported iridium pincer catalyst for alkane dehydrogenation/olefin hydrogenation and a second heterogeneous olefin metathesis catalyst. The iridium catalysts bear basic functional groups on the aromatic backbone of the pincer ligand and are strongly adsorbed on Lewis acid sites on alumina. The heterogeneous systems exhibit higher lifetimes and productivities relative to the corresponding homogeneous systems as catalyst/catalyst interactions and bimolecular decomposition reactions are inhibited. Additionally, using a two-pot device, the supported Ir catalysts and metathesis catalysts can be physically separated and run at different temperatures. This system with isolated catalysts shows very high turnover numbers and is selective for the formation of high molecular weight alkanes.

Process for hydrogenation of carboxylic acids and derivatives to hydrocarbons

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Complexes of macrocyclic compounds

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