Alkenes, C20-24 α-

Independent reference data for Alkenes, C20-24 α- (CAS 93924-10-8), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

The higher olefins are used primarily as chemical intermediates; C18-C20 olefins are used in drilling fluids for off-shore oil exploration; C20-C24 olefins are used in wax applications (i.e., candles, board and box coatings, and polishes), in metal working fluids, and as intermediates for lube oil additives, epoxides (for epoxy resins and polyurethanes), chlorinated plasticizers for PVC, and fire retardant agents; [EPA ChAMP]Metal Machining [Category: Heat or Machine]

Synonyms and trade names

1-EICOSENE; 3452-07-1; Cetyl ethylene; alpha-Eicosene; Neodene 20; 6BHH7ZD637; NSC-77138; DTXSID1029257; RefChem:6718; DTXCID609257; 222-374-6; Icos-1-ene; Eicosene; 1-Icosene; .alpha.-Eicosene; 27400-78-8

Regulatory listings held on file

GHS notification summary	26.7% (4 / 15)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	26.7% (4 / 15)
Reported hazard statements	H304 (73.3%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 26.7% (4 of 15) of reports.

H304 (73.3%): May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways [Danger Aspiration hazard]

What the public record says

Alkenes, C20-24 α- · CAS 93924-10-8 · C20H40. UNII 6BHH7ZD637. Vapor Pressure: 0.0000106 [mmHg].

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.