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1,2-Epoxyhexadecane

CAS No.
7320-37-8
Chemical Name:
1,2-Epoxyhexadecane
Synonyms
Oxirane, tetradecyl-;tetradecyl-Oxirane;2-Tetradecyloxirane;UVR-6216;NCI-C55538;hexadeceneepoxide;hexadecyleneoxide;tetradecyl-oxiran;Hexadecene epoxide;Hexadecylene oxide
CBNumber:
CB1483396
Molecular Formula:
C16H32O
Molecular Weight:
240.42
MDL Number:
MFCD00005151
MOL File:
7320-37-8.mol
MSDS File:
SDS
Last updated:2026-09-12 18:49:17

1,2-Epoxyhexadecane Properties

Melting point 21-22 °C (lit.)
Boiling point 175-180 °C/12 mmHg (lit.)
Density 0.846 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index n20/D 1.446(lit.)
Flash point 93 °C
storage temp. 2-8°C
form powder to lump to clear liquid
Specific Gravity 0.846
color White or Colorless to Almost white or Almost colorless
InChI InChI=1S/C16H32O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-16-15-17-16/h16H,2-15H2,1H3
InChIKey DSZTYVZOIUIIGA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES O1CC1CCCCCCCCCCCCCC
LogP 6.76 at 25℃
Toxicology and Carcinogenesis 1,2-Epoxyhexadecane (CASRN 7320-37-8) - No report issued.
CAS DataBase Reference 7320-37-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
EWG's Food Scores 1
FDA UNII B11674G91K
NIST Chemistry Reference Oxirane, tetradecyl-(7320-37-8)
EPA Substance Registry System 1,2-Epoxyhexadecane (7320-37-8)
UNSPSC Code 12162002
NACRES NA.23

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS)  Exclamation Mark (GHS07)
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H315-H319-H335-H413
Precautionary statements  P261-P264-P271-P273-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338
target organs Respiratory system
PPE Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements  36/37/38
Safety Statements  26-36/37
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  ML9450000
TSCA  TSCA listed
HS Code  2910.90.9100
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
Hazard Classifications Aquatic Chronic 4
Eye Irrit. 2
Skin Irrit. 2
STOT SE 3
Hazardous Substances Data 7320-37-8(Hazardous Substances Data)
REACH Registrations Active
NFPA 704
1
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1,2-Epoxyhexadecane price More Price(23)

Manufacturer Product number Product description CAS number Packaging Price Updated Buy
Sigma-Aldrich 260215 1,2-Epoxyhexadecane technical grade, 85% 7320-37-8 100ml $125 2022-05-15 Buy
TCI Chemical E0316 1,2-Epoxyhexadecane >80.0%(GC) 7320-37-8 25mL $36 2026-04-30 Buy
TCI Chemical E0316 1,2-Epoxyhexadecane min. 80.0 % 7320-37-8 100ML $86 2025-07-31 Buy
Biosynth HAA32037 1,2-Epoxyhexadecane 7320-37-8 0.25g $250 2026-06-04 Buy
Biosynth HAA32037 1,2-Epoxyhexadecane 7320-37-8 2.5g $855.5 2026-06-04 Buy
Product number Packaging Price Buy
260215 100ml $125 Buy
E0316 25mL $36 Buy
E0316 100ML $86 Buy
HAA32037 0.25g $250 Buy
HAA32037 2.5g $855.5 Buy

1,2-Epoxyhexadecane Chemical Properties, Uses, Production

Definition

ChEBI: 1,2-Epoxyhexadecane is an epoxide.

General Description

White waxy solid or clear colorless liquid. Faint pleasant odor.

Air & Water Reactions

Moisture sensitive. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

The neat compound, 1,2-EPOXYHEXADECANE, is sensitive to prolonged exposure to heat. 1,2-EPOXYHEXADECANE is also moisture sensitive. 1,2-EPOXYHEXADECANE reacts with inorganic acids, thiosulfate, carboxylic acids, hydrogen cyanide, water, amines, aldehydes, alcohols, and caustics. 1,2-EPOXYHEXADECANE will also react with amino, hydroxyl and carboxyl groups.

Fire Hazard

Flash point data are not available for 1,2-EPOXYHEXADECANE, but 1,2-EPOXYHEXADECANE is probably combustible.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Safety Profile

Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes.

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Synthesis of 1,2-Epoxyhexadecane from hexadecanal

1,2-Epoxyhexadecane Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

Preparation Products

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