Description

2-Methylhexadecane is a branched-chain alkane, specifically a C17 hydrocarbon, with the CAS registry number 1560-92-5. This compound serves as a high-purity reference standard and a valuable chemical intermediate in advanced research and specialty manufacturing. It is essential for industries requiring precise hydrocarbon structures, such as lubricant formulation, specialty polymer synthesis, and analytical chemistry.

Application

• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) for instrument calibration and method validation.
• Lubricant & Synthetic Oil Additive: Acts as a base stock or viscosity modifier in the formulation of high-performance synthetic lubricants and functional fluids.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of more complex surfactants, plasticizers, and specialty polymers.
• Phase Behavior Studies: Employed in scientific research to study the thermodynamic properties, phase diagrams, and miscibility of hydrocarbon mixtures.
• Fuel & Combustion Research: Used as a model compound in fuel research to understand ignition properties, cetane number correlations, and combustion kinetics.
• Specialty Solvent: Functions as a non-polar, high-boiling point solvent for specific applications in coatings and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methylhexadecane
CAS No.	1560-92-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₃₆
Molecular Weight	240.47 g/mol
Synonyms	Isoheptadecane; 14-Methylhexadecane; Heptadecane, 2-methyl-; 2-Methyl-n-hexadecane; NSC 74138; 1560-92-5
EINECS	216-334-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Methylhexadecane is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, GC-MS, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and structural identity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with the agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.430 - 1.434
Density (20°C)	0.775 - 0.785 g/mL

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