n-Pentadecane (CAS 629-62-9) — formula C15H32, molecular weight 212.41; category organic chemicals.
| CAS Number | 629-62-9 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C15H32 |
| Molecular Weight | 212.41 |
| Melting Point | 50 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 519.13 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| LogP | 7.7 |
| Applications | Uses: Used as a solvent for inks and degreasing, Used as an intermediate for chemical synthesis, [HSDB], Metal Degreasing [Category: Clean], Pulp and Paper Processing [Category: Industry], Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing) [Category: Industry], It is used in organic synthesis and as solvent., CHEM INT FOR CHLORINATED PARAFFINS (C10-C30 N-PARAFFINS), FEEDSTOCK FOR CITRIC ACID PRODN BY FERMENTATION (AS MIXT), SOLVENT, ESP FOR PRINTING INKS & DEGREASING APPLICATIONS, For more Uses (Complete) data for n-Pentadecane (6 total), please visit the HSDB record page., Use Classification: Fragrance Ingredients, Industry Uses: Heat stabilizer, Intermediate, Other, Lubricating agent, Fuel, Consumer Uses: Heat stabilizer, Household Products: Information on 5 consumer products that contain Pentadecane in the following categories is provided:, • Inside the Home, • Pesticides, Methods of Manufacturing: By far the largest amount of saturated hydrocarbons is obtained from the natural sources natural gas and petroleum, either by isolation, e.g., fractional distillation, or by suitable conversion reactions. Additional sources include various products derived from coal processing or biomass conversion reactions, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. Saturated hydrocarbons that are unavailable from natural sources or for laboratory purposes are produced by special synthesis or by conversion processes., Saturated hydrocarbons, Pentadecane is produced by isolation of n-paraffins (C9-C17) from kerosene and gas oil fractions of crude oil by selective adsorption and fractional distillation., ISOLATION OF N-PARAFFINS (C9-C17) FROM KEROSENE & GAS OIL FRACTIONS OF CRUDE OIL BY SELECTIVE ADSORPTION WITH MOLECULAR SIEVES OR ADDUCTION WITH UREA FOLLOWED BY FRACTIONAL DISTILLATION TO PRODUCE THE DESIRED MIXT OF N-PARAFFINS, Formulations, Preparations: Grades: technical., U.S. Production: 2023: 21, 112, 173 lb, 2022: 26, 231, 681 lb, 2021: 25, 506, 539 lb, 2020: 20, 547, 946 lb, (1977) AT LEAST 4.54X10+8 GRAMS, (1981) 3.16X10+11 G (TOTAL, N-PARAFFINS), General Manufacturing Information: All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing, Other (requires additional information), Machinery Manufacturing, Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing, Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, Pentadecane: ACTIVE |
| Category | Organic Chemicals |
Documented applications: Uses: Used as a solvent for inks and degreasing, Used as an intermediate for chemical synthesis, [HSDB], Metal Degreasing [Category: Clean], Pulp and Paper Processing [Category: Industry], Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing) [Category: Industry], It is used in organic synthesis and as solvent., CHEM INT FOR CHLORINATED PARAFFINS (C10-C30 N-PARAFFINS), FEEDSTOCK FOR CITRIC ACID PRODN BY FERMENTATION (AS MIXT), SOLVENT, ESP FOR PRINTING INKS & DEGREASING APPLICATIONS, For more Uses (Complete) data for n-Pentadecane (6 total), please visit the HSDB record page., Use Classification: Fragrance Ingredients, Industry Uses: Heat stabilizer, Intermediate, Other, Lubricating agent, Fuel, Consumer Uses: Heat stabilizer, Household Products: Information on 5 consumer products that contain Pentadecane in the following categories is provided:, • Inside the Home, • Pesticides, Methods of Manufacturing: By far the largest amount of saturated hydrocarbons is obtained from the natural sources natural gas and petroleum, either by isolation, e.g., fractional distillation, or by suitable conversion reactions. Additional sources include various products derived from coal processing or biomass conversion reactions, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. Saturated hydrocarbons that are unavailable from natural sources or for laboratory purposes are produced by special synthesis or by conversion processes., Saturated hydrocarbons, Pentadecane is produced by isolation of n-paraffins (C9-C17) from kerosene and gas oil fractions of crude oil by selective adsorption and fractional distillation., ISOLATION OF N-PARAFFINS (C9-C17) FROM KEROSENE & GAS OIL FRACTIONS OF CRUDE OIL BY SELECTIVE ADSORPTION WITH MOLECULAR SIEVES OR ADDUCTION WITH UREA FOLLOWED BY FRACTIONAL DISTILLATION TO PRODUCE THE DESIRED MIXT OF N-PARAFFINS, Formulations, Preparations: Grades: technical., U.S. Production: 2023: 21, 112, 173 lb, 2022: 26, 231, 681 lb, 2021: 25, 506, 539 lb, 2020: 20, 547, 946 lb, (1977) AT LEAST 4.54X10+8 GRAMS, (1981) 3.16X10+11 G (TOTAL, N-PARAFFINS), General Manufacturing Information: All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing, Other (requires additional information), Machinery Manufacturing, Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing, Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, Pentadecane: ACTIVE.
n-Pentadecane is a carbon-based organic compound with CAS registry number 629-62-9 and molecular formula C15H32 (molecular weight 212.41), belonging to the organic chemicals segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 629-62-9
Its molecular formula C15H32 comprises 15 C, 32 H atoms.
Also known as: n-Pentadecane · 正十五烷
Category: organic chemicals
The CAS registry number of n-Pentadecane is 629-62-9.
Molecular formula C15H32, molecular weight 212.41.
It is also registered under: n-Pentadecane, 正十五烷.
Recorded applications: Uses: Used as a solvent for inks and degreasing, Used as an intermediate for chemical synthesis, [HSDB], Metal Degreasing [Category: Clean], Pulp and Paper Processing [Category: Industry], Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing) [Category: Industry], It is used in organic synthesis and as solvent., CHEM INT FOR CHLORINATED PARAFFINS (C10-C30 N-PARAFFINS), FEEDSTOCK FOR CITRIC ACID PRODN BY FERMENTATION (AS MIXT), SOLVENT, ESP FOR PRINTING INKS & DEGREASING APPLICATIONS, For more Uses (Complete) data for n-Pentadecane (6 total), please visit the HSDB record page., Use Classification: Fragrance Ingredients, Industry Uses: Heat stabilizer, Intermediate, Other, Lubricating agent, Fuel, Consumer Uses: Heat stabilizer, Household Products: Information on 5 consumer products that contain Pentadecane in the following categories is provided:, • Inside the Home, • Pesticides, Methods of Manufacturing: By far the largest amount of saturated hydrocarbons is obtained from the natural sources natural gas and petroleum, either by isolation, e.g., fractional distillation, or by suitable conversion reactions. Additional sources include various products derived from coal processing or biomass conversion reactions, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. Saturated hydrocarbons that are unavailable from natural sources or for laboratory purposes are produced by special synthesis or by conversion processes., Saturated hydrocarbons, Pentadecane is produced by isolation of n-paraffins (C9-C17) from kerosene and gas oil fractions of crude oil by selective adsorption and fractional distillation., ISOLATION OF N-PARAFFINS (C9-C17) FROM KEROSENE & GAS OIL FRACTIONS OF CRUDE OIL BY SELECTIVE ADSORPTION WITH MOLECULAR SIEVES OR ADDUCTION WITH UREA FOLLOWED BY FRACTIONAL DISTILLATION TO PRODUCE THE DESIRED MIXT OF N-PARAFFINS, Formulations, Preparations: Grades: technical., U.S. Production: 2023: 21, 112, 173 lb, 2022: 26, 231, 681 lb, 2021: 25, 506, 539 lb, 2020: 20, 547, 946 lb, (1977) AT LEAST 4.54X10+8 GRAMS, (1981) 3.16X10+11 G (TOTAL, N-PARAFFINS), General Manufacturing Information: All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing, Other (requires additional information), Machinery Manufacturing, Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing, Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, Pentadecane: ACTIVE.
Category: Organic Chemicals.
Independent reference data for n-Pentadecane (CAS 629-62-9), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 629-62-9 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 12391 |
| Molecular formula | C15H32 |
| IUPAC name | pentadecane |
| UNII (FDA) | 16H6K2S8M2 |
| Molecular Weight | 212.41 |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 7.7 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 0 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 12 |
| Exact Mass | 212.250401021 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 212.250401021 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 0 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 15 |
| Boiling Point | 519.13 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 270.6 °C |
| Boiling Point | 270.6 °C @760 [mm Hg] |
| Melting Point | 50 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Melting Point | 9.95 °C |
| Melting Point | 9.9 °C |
| Solubility | In water, 4.0X10-5 mg/L at 25 °C |
| Density | 0.7685 g/cu cm at 20 °C |
| Density | 0.7685 @ 20°C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00343 [mmHg] |
Pentadecane; N-PENTADECANE; 629-62-9; Pentadekan; DTXSID6027268; 16H6K2S8M2; NSC-172781; DTXCID107268; CHEBI:28897; CH3-[CH2]13-CH3; CH3-(CH2)13-CH3; RefChem:6107; 211-098-1; Pentadecane, n-; MFCD00008990; Pentadecane, analytical standard
| Regulatory & Food Contact | EU Flavoring substances Flavoring Agents |
|---|---|
| GHS notification summary | 14.1% (59 / 419) |
| GHS notification summary | 14.1% (59 / 419) |
|---|---|
| Reported hazard statements | H304 (85.9%) |
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 14.1% (59 of 419) of reports.
H304 (85.9%): May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways [Danger Aspiration hazard]
n-Pentadecane · CAS 629-62-9 · C15H32. UNII 16H6K2S8M2. Boiling Point: 519.13 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 270.6 °C; Boiling Point: 270.6 °C @760 [mm Hg].
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
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