Tetradecane
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Tetradecane is an alkane hydrocarbon with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)12CH3.
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Tetradecane[1] | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.010.088 |
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MeSH | tetradecane |
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C14H30 | |
Molar mass | 198.39 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Colourless liquid |
Odor | Gasoline-like to odorless |
Density | 0.762 g mL−1 |
Melting point | 4 to 6 °C; 39 to 43 °F; 277 to 279 K |
Boiling point | 253 to 257 °C; 487 to 494 °F; 526 to 530 K |
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Std enthalpy of formation ΔfH |
45.07 kJ mol−1 |
Std enthalpy of combustion ΔcH |
-9.46466 to -9.39354 MJ mol−1[2] |
Specific heat capacity, C | J K−1 mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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It has 14 carbon atoms and 30 hydrogen atoms. It has more isomers than other homologous series behind it.[3]