Description

n-Hentriacontane is a high-purity, long-chain saturated hydrocarbon belonging to the alkane series. This compound serves as a critical standard and reference material in analytical chemistry and materials science research. It is essential for industries and research institutions requiring precise calibration, synthesis intermediates, or model compounds for studying hydrocarbon behavior.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a primary standard in Gas Chromatography (GC) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for the identification and quantification of long-chain hydrocarbons.
• Materials Research: Acts as a model compound for studying crystallization, phase transitions, and thermal properties of paraffin waxes and synthetic polymers.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a starting material or intermediate in organic synthesis for producing specialized surfactants, lubricant additives, and other functional chemicals.
• Calibration & Metrology: Employed in calibrating instruments for melting point, boiling point, and other physicochemical property determinations.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized in fundamental research on lipid bilayers, membrane biophysics, and hydrocarbon-based energy storage systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Hentriacontane
CAS No.	630-04-6
Molecular Formula	C₃₁H₆₄
Molecular Weight	436.85 g/mol
Synonyms	Hentriacontane; n-Hentriacontane; Untriacontane; n-Untriacontane; C31 Alkane; Normal Hentriacontane; Alkane C31; 31-Pentatriacontanone (related ketone, often listed)
EINECS	211-124-6

Quality Control

Our n-Hentriacontane is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, and reliability.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	67 - 69 °C

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