| Identification | |
| Name: | Hexadecan-2-one |
| Synonyms: | 2-Hexadecanone;ketone, methyl tetradecyl; |
| CAS: | 18787-63-8 |
| EINECS: | 242-571-0 |
| Molecular Formula: | C16H32O |
| Molecular Weight: | 240.42 |
| InChI: | InChI=1S/C16H32O/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16(2)17/h3-15H2,1-2H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Melting Point: | 43-45 °C(lit.) |
| Flash Point: | >230 °F |
| Boiling Point: | 138-140 °C2 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Density: | 0.829 g/cm3 |
| Refractive index: | 1.438 |
| Appearance: | colorless crystals |
| Flash Point: | >230 °F |
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