Octadecane is widely utilized in research focused on:
- Phase Change Materials: It is used in thermal energy storage systems due to its ability to absorb and release heat, making it ideal for applications in buildings and solar energy systems.
- Cosmetics and Personal Care: Octadecane serves as an emollient and thickening agent in creams and lotions, enhancing texture and providing moisture to the skin.
- Lubricants: In the automotive and machinery industries, it acts as a lubricant, reducing friction and wear in mechanical components, which can lead to improved efficiency and longevity.
- Food Packaging: Its properties make it suitable for use in food packaging materials, providing a barrier to moisture and oxygen, thus extending shelf life and maintaining food quality.
- Research in Organic Chemistry: Octadecane is often used as a standard in chromatography and other analytical techniques, aiding researchers in the identification and quantification of various compounds.
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Properties
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Applications
Octadecane is widely utilized in research focused on:
- Phase Change Materials: It is used in thermal energy storage systems due to its ability to absorb and release heat, making it ideal for applications in buildings and solar energy systems.
- Cosmetics and Personal Care: Octadecane serves as an emollient and thickening agent in creams and lotions, enhancing texture and providing moisture to the skin.
- Lubricants: In the automotive and machinery industries, it acts as a lubricant, reducing friction and wear in mechanical components, which can lead to improved efficiency and longevity.
- Food Packaging: Its properties make it suitable for use in food packaging materials, providing a barrier to moisture and oxygen, thus extending shelf life and maintaining food quality.
- Research in Organic Chemistry: Octadecane is often used as a standard in chromatography and other analytical techniques, aiding researchers in the identification and quantification of various compounds.
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
The SDS provides comprehensive safety information on handling, storage, and disposal of the product.
Product Specification (PS)
The PS provides a comprehensive breakdown of the product’s properties, including chemical composition, physical state, purity, and storage requirements. It also details acceptable quality ranges and the product's intended applications.
Certificates of Analysis (COA)
Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Certificates Of Origin (COO)
This COO confirms the country where the product was manufactured, and also details the materials and components used in it and whether it is derived from natural, synthetic, or other specific sources. This certificate may be required for customs, trade, and regulatory compliance.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
The SDS provides comprehensive safety information on handling, storage, and disposal of the product.
DownloadProduct Specification (PS)
The PS provides a comprehensive breakdown of the product’s properties, including chemical composition, physical state, purity, and storage requirements. It also details acceptable quality ranges and the product's intended applications.
DownloadCertificates of Analysis (COA)
Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Certificates Of Origin (COO)
This COO confirms the country where the product was manufactured, and also details the materials and components used in it and whether it is derived from natural, synthetic, or other specific sources. This certificate may be required for customs, trade, and regulatory compliance.