HexadecaneHexadecane (also called cetane) is an alkane hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C16H34. Hexadecane consists of a chain of 16 carbon atoms, with three hydrogen atoms bonded to the two end carbon atoms, and two hydrogens bonded to each of the 14 other carbon atoms. Read from the Chembox of the Wikipedia article Hexadecane, revision 1380096099.

Property

Value

Formula

C16H34, 226.45 g/mol

Melting point

18.18 °C

Boiling point

286.9 °C

Density

0.77 g/cm³

Flash point

136 °C

log P, measured

8.859

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