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Tetradecane is a straight-chain alkane hydrocarbon with the formula (C_{14}H_{30}).
Tetradecane is a colorless, odorless, nonpolar liquid used primarily as a solvent in synthesis, a research chemical, and a low-temperature phase change material ((5^{circ }text{C})) for thermal regulation.
Tetradecane is commonly used as a reference material in gas chromatography.
CAS: 629-59-4
MF: C14H30
MW: 198.39
EINECS: 211-096-0
Synonyms
ALKANE C14;TETRADECANE OLEFINE FREE;TETRADECANE, N-;TETRADECANE;n-Tetradecan;#nn-Tetradecane;Tetradecane C14;Tetradecane olefine free, >=99.0% (GC)
Tetradecane is an alkane hydrocarbon with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)12CH3.
Tetradecane has 1858 structural isomers.
Tetradecane is an alkane hydrocarbon containing 14 carbon atoms.
Tetradecane is majorly used for the organic synthesis, and used as a kind of organic solvent.
Tetradecane's binary mixtures with hexadecane can be used as phase change materials (PCMs) for cool storage in district cooling systems for refrigeration and air-conditioning.
Tetradecane can also be used as a standard analysis agent in chromatography analysis.
In the determination of silicate ion, tetradecane can be used as an internal standard for calibration.
Tetradecane is a long-chain alkane that is considered a volatile marker for the early detection of mould growth in stored grain, as well as a reference substance in hydrocarbon research. Furthermore, Tetradecane has been studied as a biomarker for lung cancer.
In addition to indicating lung cancer, Tetradecane has also been found to indicate a deterioration in lung function.
Tetradecane can be used in the development of sensors based on the detection of gaseous biomarkers.
Tetradecane is a straight chain alkane consisting of 14 carbon atoms.
Tetradecane has a role as a plant metabolite and a volatile oil component.
Tetradecane is a straight-chain alkane with the chemical formula C14H30, characterized by its long hydrocarbon chain.
Tetradecane is a colorless, odorless liquid at room temperature and is part of the paraffin series.
Tetradecane has a melting point that is typically below room temperature, making it a liquid under standard conditions, while its boiling point is significantly higher, indicating its relatively high volatility compared to shorter-chain alkanes.
Tetradecane is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents, which is typical for hydrocarbons.
Tetradecane is often used as a standard in various analytical applications, including gas chromatography, due to its well-defined properties.
Additionally, Tetradecane serves as a model compound in studies of combustion and as a component in the formulation of fuels and lubricants.
Tetradecane's relatively high molecular weight contributes to its higher viscosity compared to shorter alkanes, and it exhibits typical alkane reactivity, primarily undergoing combustion and substitution reactions.
Tetradecane Chemical Properties
Melting point: 5.5 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 252-254 °C (lit.)
density: 0.762 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
vapor density: 6.83 (vs air)
vapor pressure: 1 mm Hg ( 76.4 °C)
refractive index: n20/D 1.429(lit.)
Fp: 211 °F
storage temp.: Store below +30°C.
solubility: <0.0001g/l
form: Liquid
color: Clear colorless
Odor: at 100.00%. mild waxy
explosive limit: 0.5-6.5%(V)
Water Solubility: INSOLUBLE
Thermal Conductivity: 0.134 W/(m·K) at 25 ℃
BRN: 1733859
Henry's Law Constant: 9.3×10-7 mol/(m3Pa) at 25℃, Plyasunov and Shock (2000)
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions: SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
InChI: 1S/C14H30/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-14H2,1-2H3
InChIKey: BGHCVCJVXZWKCC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP: 8.11 at 25℃
Surface tension: 26.56mN/m at 20°C
CAS DataBase Reference: 629-59-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference: Tetradecane(629-59-4)
EPA Substance Registry System: Tetradecane (629-59-4)
Tetradecane, C14H30, is a colorless liquid with moderate explosive potential and specific gravity 0.763.
Tetradecane occurs naturally in crude oil and in chickpea seeds, nectarines, and kiwi-fruit flowers.
Tetradecane may be released to the environment during its production and use, in the exhaust of motor vehicles, and in the effluent of landfills and industrial processes.
Uses
Organic synthesis, solvent standardized hydrocarbon, distillation chaser.
Tetradecane, often as a mixture with other straight-chain alkanes, is used as building block for detergents and animal feeds, and as a solvent and distillation chaser.
Tetradecane is a biomarker in dog hair for visceral leishmaniasis.
Production Methods
Tetradecane is isolated from kerosene and gas oil fractions of crude oil by selective adsorption followed by fractional distillation.
Reactivity Profile
Saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons, such as Tetradecane, may be incompatible with strong oxidizing agents like nitric acid.
Charring of the hydrocarbon may occur followed by ignition of unreacted hydrocarbon and other nearby combustibles.
In other settings, aliphatic saturated hydrocarbons are mostly unreactive.
They are not affected by aqueous solutions of acids, alkalis, most oxidizing agents, and most reducing agents.
When heated sufficiently or when ignited in the presence of air, oxygen or strong oxidizing agents, they burn exothermically to produce carbon dioxide and water.
