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Eicosane

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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
icosane
IUPAC Traditional name
eicosane
Synonyms
n-Eicosane
Icosane
Eicosane-4-C12
NSC 62789

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 112-95-8

PROPERTIES

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DETAILS

Description (English)
Eicosane is a long chain saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon. Eicosane has a high flashpoint which makes it an inefficient fuel for use in the petrochemical industry. Eicosane is used to form candles and paraffin waxes with solar energy storage capacity.

REFERENCES

  • El-Kotb, M. et al.: Energy Stor. Recov, Until. Environ. Eff., 28, 1113 (2006): Gilmour, I. et al.: Org. Geochem., 6, 665 (1984)