Hexadecane
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Hexadecane (n-Hexadecane; Cetane) is a long-chain n-alkane, oil component, and model hydrophobic compound. Hexadecane acts as a substrate for microbial degradation.Hexadecane induces microbial biosurfactant and bioemulsifier synthesis.
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- Purity: 99.75%
- CAS No.: 544-76-3
- Formula: C16H34
- Molecular Weight:226.44
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Storage:
Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Biological Activity
Hexadecane functions as a model compound to study microbe-hydrophobic compound interactions and hydrocarbon destruction mechanisms for oil-polluted environment remediation method development; Hexadecane stimulates indigenous alkane-degrading microbiota activity at low soil concentrations, reducing hexadecane environmental levels[1].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 544-76-3
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Appearance <18°C Solid,>18°C Liquid
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Molecular Weight 226.44
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Formula C16H34
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Color Colorless to off-white
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SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
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Synonyms
n-Hexadecane; Cetane
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Solvent & Solubility
DMSO : 2 mg/mL (8.83 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (261 KB)
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SDS (418 KB)
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References
Calculators
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table
| Optional Solvent | Concentration Solvent Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | 25 mg |
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| DMSO | 1 mM | 4.4162 mL | 22.0809 mL | 44.1618 mL | 110.4045 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.8832 mL | 4.4162 mL | 8.8324 mL | 22.0809 mL |