Hexadecane - analytical standard, ≥99.5%(GC) , CAS No.544-76-3

CAS: 544-76-3 Cat. No.: H103408 Formula: C16H34 Molecular Weight: 226.44 Beilstein Registry Number: 1736592 EC Number: 208-878-9
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GRADE & PURITY Analytical standard ? Analytical standard — certified-purity material for quantitative calibration. Use to prepare calibration standards and validate analytical methods. ≥99.5%(GC)
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
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Size
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Why this grade

analytical standard, ≥99.5%(GC) Analytical standard 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
analytical standard, ≥99.5%(GC)
Storage
Room temperature,Argon charged,Desiccated
Shipped In
Normal
Grade
Analytical standard
Purity
≥99.5%(GC)
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid
Pubchem Sid Url
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/528772316
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)

Comprehensive hazard, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance document.

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✅ Certificate of Analysis (COA)

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📊 Datasheet

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🔬 Specification Sheet

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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
Certificates(CoA,COO,BSE/TSE and Analysis Chart)
C of A & Other Certificates(BSE/TSE, COO):
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10 results found

Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
C2405054Certificate of AnalysisDec 10, 2025 H103408
C2006037Certificate of AnalysisJun 16, 2025 H103408
D2515014Certificate of AnalysisApr 28, 2025 H103408
H2501383Certificate of AnalysisApr 09, 2025 H103408
H2501384Certificate of AnalysisApr 09, 2025 H103408
D2501059Certificate of AnalysisApr 07, 2025 H103408
L2009112Certificate of AnalysisJun 14, 2024 H103408
H2202237Certificate of AnalysisJul 21, 2022 H103408
H2202271Certificate of AnalysisJul 21, 2022 H103408
C2215291Certificate of AnalysisMar 22, 2022 H103408
Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilityInsoluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, easily soluble in ether.
SensitivityMoisture Sensitive for argon
x_refractive_index1.4345
x_flash_point_drop_centigrade(closed cup)135℃
x_boil_point_char287°C
x_melt_point_char18.17°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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