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P3406

Pentadecane

≥99%

Synonym(s):

n-Pentadecane

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)13CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
212.41
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
211-098-1
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1698194
MDL number:
Assay:
≥99%
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vapor density

7.4 (vs air)

Quality Level

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 91.6 °C)

assay

≥99%

expl. lim.

6.5 %

refractive index

n20/D 1.431 (lit.)

bp

270 °C (lit.)

mp

8-10 °C (lit.)

density

0.769 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

InChI

1S/C15H32/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-15H2,1-2H3

InChI key

YCOZIPAWZNQLMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Pentadecane is a linear alkane with high latent heat (~168 kJ/kg) and low melting point. These properties make it an ideal candidate as a phase change material (PCM) for cooling applications.


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Hazard Classifications

Asp. Tox. 1

supp_hazards

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

219.2 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

104 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves



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The thermodynamic properties of n-pentadecane in the liquid state, determined by the results of measurements of sound velocity.
Dovnar D, et al.
High Temperature, 39(6), 835-839 (2001)
Thermal properties of n-pentadecane, n-heptadecane and n-nonadecane in the solid/liquid phase change region.
Velez C, et al.
International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 94, 139-146 (2015)
The capric?lauric acid and pentadecane combination as phase change material for cooling applications
Dimaano.RNM and Watanabe T
Applied Thermal Engineering, 22(4), 365-377 (2002)



Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
P3406-100G04061834367864
P3406-2.5KG04061833553954
P3406-25G04061834367871
P3406-500G04061834367888