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octadecane

CHEBI:CHEBI_32926

Definition

A straight-chain alkane carrying 18 carbon atoms.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C18H38
Molecular Mass
254.49430
Charge
0
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
InChI
InChI=1S/C18H38/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-18H2,1-2H3
InChIKey
RZJRJXONCZWCBN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • CH3-[CH2]16-CH3
  • n-octadecane
  • octadecane
  • Oktadekan

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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Reaxys:1740138
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CHEBI:32926

Additional References

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