Description

Hentetracontane CAS NO 7194-87-8 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 laboratories and industrial R&D departments requiring precise calibration, method development, and fundamental studies of hydrocarbon properties. Key industries that utilize this specialty chemical include petrochemical analysis, advanced polymer synthesis, and the development of specialty coatings and waxes.

Application

• Gas Chromatography (GC) Calibration Standard: Used as a high molecular weight reference compound for instrument calibration and retention index determination.
• Materials Science Research: Acts as a model compound for studying the crystallization behavior, phase transitions, and thermal properties of long-chain alkanes.
• Polymer & Wax Additive: Serves as a modifying agent to adjust the melting point, hardness, and rheological properties of synthetic waxes and certain polymers.
• Reference Material in Petrochemical Analysis: Essential for identifying and quantifying high-boiling-point hydrocarbon fractions in crude oil and refined products.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Used in specialized chemical synthesis to introduce long alkyl chains into target molecules.
• Surface Science Studies: Employed in the formation and analysis of self-assembled monolayers and thin films on various substrates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hentetracontane
CAS No.	7194-87-8
Molecular Formula	C₄₁H₈₄
Molecular Weight	577.10 g/mol
Synonyms	n-Hentetracontane; Hentetracontane; Untetracontane; 41-Alkane; n-C41; C41 Alkane; n-Hentetracontane (C41); Heptatetracontane (common misnomer)
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Quality Control

Our Hentetracontane is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including purity assay by GC, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	84 - 87 °C

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