Product Details

CasNo： 629-59-4

MF： C14H30

Appearance： liquid

Delivery Time： 15 days

Packing： 200kg/drum

Purity： 98%

Basic Information

Product Description

Product Name：n-Tetradecane  

CAS No: 629-59-4

Form: liquid

Product Application

Analytical & Research Standards:

Chromatographic Standard/Reference Material:​ An important retention index standard in gas chromatography (GC)​ for analyzing complex mixtures like petroleum products and fragrances.

Spectroscopic Solvent:​ Serves as a high-boiling, non-polar solvent​ in techniques like infrared (IR) spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)​ for dissolving high-boiling point samples.

Physicochemical Model Compound:​ Used in fundamental research on phase transitions, thermodynamics, and transport properties of long-chain alkanes.

Personal Care & Consumer Products:

Specialty Solvent/Plasticizer/Emollient:​ Used in cosmetics, skincare, hair care, and antiperspirants​ as a solvent, fixative for fragrances, and emollient oil. Valued for its high boiling point, low volatility, and low irritancy, providing longevity and moisturization.

Base component in lipsticks and lip balms.

Organic Synthesis & Chemical Industry:

Chemical Intermediate:​ Can be functionalized via oxidation, sulfonation, chlorination, etc., to produce C14 derivatives like tetradecylbenzene, tetradecanol, and tetradecanoic acid (myristic acid).

Key Carbon Source for Bio-fermentation:​ A core feedstock​ for the bio-fermentation production of long-chain dicarboxylic acids. Specific microorganisms utilize n-tetradecane as their sole carbon source, efficiently converting it via ω-oxidation to tetradecanedioic acid. This is the key monomer for synthesizing ultra-high-performance nylons (PA614, PA1414), representing an extremely high-value application.

Specialty Solvent/Heat Transfer Fluid:​ Used in high-temperature reaction media, precision instrument cleaning, high-temperature thermal oils, and metalworking fluids.

Packaging

200kg/drum

Storage

Store in a cool, well-ventilated place (recommended temperature > its melting point, ~>10°C). Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat and ignition sources.