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Hexadecylbenzene

SKU 90036525 CAS 1459-09-2 Available on enquiry

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Hexadecylbenzene is a long-chain alkylbenzene primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of surfactants and specialized industrial lubricants. This compound is identified by CAS number 1459-09-2 and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies Hexadecylbenzene from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
90036525
CAS Number
1459-09-2
IUPAC Name
hexadecylbenzene
EC Number
215-949-8
Exact Mass
302.2974
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC1=CC=CC=C1
InChIKey
DEQLTFPCJRGSHW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C22H38/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-16-19-22-20-17-15-18-21-22/h15,17-18,20-21H,2-14,16,19H2,1H3
PubChem CID
15085

Synonyms

  • 1-Phenylhexadecane
  • Benzene, hexadecyl-
  • Cetylbenzene
  • DEQLTFPCJRGSHW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • Hexadecane, 1-phenyl-
  • Hexadecane, 1(or 16)-phenyl-
  • N-HEXADECYLBENZENE
  • Phenyl hexadecane

Frequently asked questions

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Hexadecylbenzene?

Hexadecylbenzene has the chemical formula C22H38 and a molecular weight of 302.54 g/mol.

What is Hexadecylbenzene typically used for?

Hexadecylbenzene is primarily used as an intermediate in chemical synthesis and as a specialty surfactant component.

How should Hexadecylbenzene be stored?

It should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area in a tightly sealed container away from incompatible substances.

What grade of Hexadecylbenzene is available?

Please contact our sales team to confirm the current purity specifications and available grades for this product.

Can Molekula supply Hexadecylbenzene in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply Hexadecylbenzene in various quantities ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.

What documentation is provided with an order of Hexadecylbenzene?

Each order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for your records.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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