Description

n-Tetradecane CAS NO 629-59-4 is a high-purity, straight-chain alkane hydrocarbon, also known as a normal paraffin. This compound serves as a critical reference standard, solvent, and intermediate in advanced research and industrial synthesis. It is essential for laboratories and manufacturers in the petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical sectors requiring a defined, high-quality hydrocarbon feedstock.

Application

• Gas Chromatography (GC) Reference Standard: Used for calibration, column performance testing, and retention index determination.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a building block or solvent in the synthesis of surfactants, lubricant additives, and specialty chemicals.
• Phase Change Material (PCM) Research: Investigated for thermal energy storage applications due to its defined melting point.
• Solvent for Spectroscopy & Analysis: Employed as a non-polar solvent in FTIR, NMR, and other analytical techniques.
• Jet Fuel & Diesel Surrogate Component: Used in combustion research and fuel formulation studies to model real fuel behavior.
• Calorimetry Standard: Serves as a standard substance for determining the heat capacity and enthalpy of hydrocarbons.
• Production of Linear Alkylbenzene (LAB): Can be used as a feedstock in the production of biodegradable surfactants.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Tetradecane
CAS No.	629-59-4
Molecular Formula	C14H30
Molecular Weight	198.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetradecane; n-Tetradecane; Tetradecan; Alkane C14; Normal Tetradecane; CH3(CH2)12CH3; Myristyl hydride; 1-Tetradecane; NSC 17312; EINECS 211-096-0
EINECS	211-096-0

Quality Control

Our n-Tetradecane is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system. We provide material suitable for research and industrial applications, with typical purity grades exceeding 98% (GC). Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific impurity profiles are available for every batch to ensure traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flame. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Boiling Point	252 - 254 °C
Melting Point	5 - 6 °C
Density (20°C)	0.759 - 0.763 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.428 - 1.430

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.