Hexadecane
| General
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| Molecular formula
| C16H34
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| CAS number
| 544-76-3
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| EC number
| 208-878-9
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| Physical characteristics
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| Appearance
| Colourless liquid
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| Melting point
| 18° Celsius
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| Boiling point
| 287° Celsius
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| Vapour density
| 7.8
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| Vapour pressure
| 1 mm Hg at 105° Celsius
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| Specific gravity
| 0.773
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| Flash point
| 135° Celsius
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| Explosion limits
| -
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| Autoignition temperature
| 201° Celsius
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Hexadecane is an alkane hydrocarbon with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)14CH3.
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