Hexadecane - Anhydrous Grade, ≥99% , CAS No.544-76-3

CAS: 544-76-3 Cat. No.: H119704 Formula: C16H34 Molecular Weight: 226.44 Beilstein Registry Number: 1736592 EC Number: 208-878-9
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GRADE & PURITY Anhydrous Grade ? Anhydrous grade — water removed and packaged dry for moisture-sensitive chemistry. Use in reactions where even trace water would interfere or quench. ≥99%
Synonyms
HEXADECANE [HSDB] | EC 208-878-9 | hexadecan | Cetan | Hexadecane, p.a., 99% | Hexadecane, analytical standard | SY010655 | Pentadecane, methyl- | STL453674 | UNII-F8Z00SHP6Q | CHEBI:45296 | D97389 | Hexadecane-1-D 98 atom % d | S0288 | HEXADECANE [INCI]
Storage
Room temperature,Argon charged,Desiccated
Shipped In
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Price
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Why this grade

Anhydrous Grade, ≥99% Anhydrous Grade for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Storage & shipping

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Quality documents

SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.

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Literature proof

Cited in 460 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Hygroscopic. Miscible with ether, soluble in acetone, slightly soluble in hot ethanol, insoluble in water. Irritating. Median lethal dose (mice, intravenous) 518 mg/kg. Gas chromatography stationary phase (maximum operating temperature 50°C, solvent: toluene) for the separation and analysis of lower hydrocarbons and metal chlorides. Gas chromatography analytical standard. Solvent. Organic synthesis.

Specifications

Synonyms
HEXADECANE [HSDB] | EC 208-878-9 | hexadecan | Cetan | Hexadecane, p.a., 99% | Hexadecane, analytical standard | SY010655 | Pentadecane, methyl- | STL453674 | UNII-F8Z00SHP6Q | CHEBI:45296 | D97389 | Hexadecane-1-D 98 atom % d | S0288 | HEXADECANE [INCI]
Specifications & Purity
Anhydrous Grade, ≥99%
Storage
Room temperature,Argon charged,Desiccated
Shipped In
Normal
Grade
Anhydrous Grade
Purity
≥99%
Names and Identifiers
Canonical Smiles
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
IUPAC Name
hexadecane
InChIKey
DCAYPVUWAIABOU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/C16H34/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-16H2,1-2H3
Isomeric SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
WGK Germany
3
RTECS
ML9200000
Molecular Weight
226.44
Beilstein
1736592
Reaxy-Rn
1736592
Reaxys-RN_link_address
https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=1736592&ln=

Documentation

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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✅ Certificate of Analysis (COA)

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📊 Datasheet

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassHydrocarbons
ClassSaturated hydrocarbons
SubclassAlkanes
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentAlkanes
Alternative Parents Not available
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Acyclic alkane - Alkane - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as alkanes. These are acyclic branched or unbranched hydrocarbons having the general formula CnH2n+2 , and therefore consisting entirely of hydrogen atoms and saturated carbon atoms.
External Descriptors an alkane
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Associated Targets(Human)
NR3C1 Tclin Glucocorticoid receptor (14987 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
VDR Tclin Vitamin D receptor (26531 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Mechanisms of Action
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16 results found

Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
H2631639H2631639Certificate of AnalysisAug 03, 2026 H119704
H2631643H2631643Certificate of AnalysisAug 03, 2026 H119704
J2217620J2217620Certificate of AnalysisJul 30, 2026 H119704
F2612220F2612220Certificate of AnalysisJun 09, 2026 H119704
F2612576F2612576Certificate of AnalysisJun 09, 2026 H119704
E2613347E2613347Certificate of AnalysisApr 17, 2026 H119704
E2613348E2613348Certificate of AnalysisApr 17, 2026 H119704
B2602144B2602144Certificate of AnalysisNov 04, 2025 H119704
B2602145B2602145Certificate of AnalysisNov 04, 2025 H119704
F2524558F2524558Certificate of AnalysisJun 13, 2025 H119704
F2524559F2524559Certificate of AnalysisJun 13, 2025 H119704
C2123104C2123104Certificate of AnalysisJan 16, 2025 H119704
L2405348L2405348Certificate of AnalysisNov 28, 2024 H119704
L2405349L2405349Certificate of AnalysisNov 28, 2024 H119704
J2217625J2217625Certificate of AnalysisOct 12, 2022 H119704
I2221016I2221016Certificate of AnalysisMar 16, 2021 H119704
Chemical and Physical Properties
Refractive Index1.4345
Flash Point(°C)(closed cup)135℃
Boil Point(°C)287°C
Melt Point(°C)18.17°C
Molecular Weight226.440 g/mol
XLogP38.300
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count0
Rotatable Bond Count13
Exact Mass226.266 Da
Monoisotopic Mass226.266 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area0.000 Ų
Heavy Atom Count16
Formal Charge0
Complexity92.600
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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