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Pentacontane

Description:
Pentacontane is a straight-chain alkane with the molecular formula C50H102, belonging to the class of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. It is characterized by its long carbon chain, consisting of 50 carbon atoms, which contributes to its physical properties. Pentacontane is typically a solid at room temperature, exhibiting a waxy texture, and has a high melting point due to the substantial van der Waals forces between its molecules. It is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents, reflecting its non-polar nature. Pentacontane is primarily used in research and industrial applications, including as a standard in the study of hydrocarbon properties and in the formulation of certain lubricants and waxes. Its relatively high molecular weight and structural complexity make it an interesting subject for studies related to combustion, environmental impact, and material science. Additionally, pentacontane is part of a larger family of long-chain alkanes, which are significant in various chemical processes and applications.
Formula:C50H102
InChI:InChI=1S/C50H102/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23-25-27-29-31-33-35-37-39-41-43-45-47-49-50-48-46-44-42-40-38-36-34-32-30-28-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-50H2,1-2H3
InChI key:InChIKey=PFLUOWJPZLHUEA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C(CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
Synonyms:
  • n-Pentacontane
  • Pentacontane
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