Tetradecane

organic compound

Tetradecane is an alkane hydrocarbon with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)12CH3.

Tetradecane
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Tetradecane[1]
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard100.010.088
EC Number
  • 292-448-0
MeSHtetradecane
PubChem CID
UNII
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
SMILES
  • CCCCCCCCCCCCCC
Properties
C14H30
Molar mass198.39 g·mol−1
AppearanceColourless liquid
OdorGasoline-like to odorless
Density0.762 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
Thermochemistry
Std enthalpy of
formation ΔfHo298
45.07 kJ mol−1
Std enthalpy of
combustion ΔcHo298
-9.46466 to -9.39354 MJ mol−1[2]
Specific heat capacity, CJ 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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Infobox references

It has 14 carbon atoms and 30 hydrogen atoms. It has more isomers than other homologous series behind it.[3]

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