1-hexacosanol
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Surname | 1-hexacosanol | |||||||||||||||
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Molecular formula | C 26 H 54 O | |||||||||||||||
Brief description |
white solid |
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Molar mass | 382.71 g mol −1 | |||||||||||||||
Physical state |
firmly |
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density |
0.789 g cm −3 |
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Melting point |
79-81 ° C |
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boiling point |
305 ° C (20 mmHg ) |
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As far as possible and customary, SI units are used. Unless otherwise noted, the data given apply to standard conditions . |
1-Hexacosanol is a chain-like chemical compound from the group of wax alcohols .
Occurrence
1-Hexacosanol occurs naturally in china wax , carnauba wax , beeswax , montan wax, and other waxes.
Extraction and presentation
1-Hexacosanol can be obtained by saponification of china wax.
properties
1-Hexacosanol is a white solid that is insoluble in water.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d e f Data sheet 1-Hexacosanol, ≥97% (capillary GC) from Sigma-Aldrich , accessed on May 5, 2015 ( PDF ).
- ↑ a b c d e f g NPCS Board of Consultants & Engineers: Industrial Alcohol Technology Handbook . ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc., 2010, ISBN 81-7833-143-8 , pp. 268 ( limited preview in Google Book search).
- ^ Carl Zerbe: Mineral oils and related products: Part 2, 2nd edition, Springer, 1969, ISBN 978-3-642-87510-6 , p. 595.