Hexadecylamine
Basic information
- CAS
143-27-1- Standard SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCN- InChIKey
FJLUATLTXUNBOT-UHFFFAOYSA-N- Molecular formula
- C16H35N
- Average molar mass
- 241.46 g/mol
- Monoisotopic mass
- 241.27695012
Overview
Hexadecylamine is a white solid. (NTP, 1992)
Names & identifiers
- Preferred name
- Hexadecylamine
- IUPAC
- hexadecan-1-amine
- English name
- 1-Hexadecylamine
- Molecular formula
- C16H35N
- Molecular weight
- 241.46
Names & synonyms
Hexadecylamine1-HexadecylamineCetylamine143-27-1hexadecan-1-amine1-Hexadecanamine1-AminohexadecaneN-HEXADECYLAMINEPalmitaminen-CetylamineHexyldecylaminePalmitylamine
Show more names
HDAHADArmeen 16
Armeen 16DMonohexadecylamineAlamine 6Palmityl amineNissan amine PBCetylaminAlamine 6D1-Hexadecanylamine
Database identifiers
- CAS
143-27-1、68037-95-6- PubChem CID
- 8926
- DTXSID
DTXSID7025390- ChEMBL
CHEMBL1534653- ChEBI
CHEBI:165594- UNII
- O2H0Q02M4P
- EC Number
- 205-596-8
- Nikkaji
- J6.125E
Properties
Computed structural properties
- XLogP
- 7.4
- Topological polar surface area
- 26 Ų
- Hydrogen bond donors
- 1
- Hydrogen bond acceptors
- 1
- Rotatable bonds
- 14
- Heavy atoms
- 17
- Formal charge
- 0
- Complexity
- 123
Experimental & physicochemical properties
Chemical ClassesNitrogen Compounds -> Amines, Aliphatic
CosmeticsAntistatic
SpringerMaterials PropertiesBoiling point
Density
0.8129 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float
0.8129 @ 20°C
Solubilityless than 1 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point285 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point
613 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
322.5 °C @760 [mm Hg]
Melting Point115.2 °F (NTP, 1992)
Physical Description
Hexadecylamine is a white solid. (NTP, 1992)
White waxy solid with an ammoniacal odor; [CAMEO] White crystalline solid with a weak odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Safety & regulation
Safety information is for reference only and does not replace the supplier’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS), applicable regulations, or professional assessment.
GHS classification
GHS Classification
Danger
H314 (98%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
P260, P264, P264+P265, P273, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P321, P363, P391, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
Aggregated GHS information provided per 50 reports by companies from 8 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.
Danger
H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
Hazard information
Regulatory Information
Chemical: 1-Hexadecanamine
Status: Active Update: 30-09-2020 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/29504
Hexadecylamine: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Other Safety InformationIMAP assessments - Primary aliphatic (C12-22) and fatty amines: Human health tier II assessment
DOT LabelCorrosive
Fire HazardsThis chemical is combustible. (NTP, 1992)
Health HazardsExcerpt from ERG Guide 154 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible)]:
Hazards SummaryMay cause skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritation; [CAMEO] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See Decylamine.
Reactive GroupAmines, Phosphines, and Pyridines
Chemistry & industry
Uses & manufacturing
UsesUsed to make other chemicals; [CAMEO]
Use ClassificationCosmetics -> Antistatic
General Manufacturing Information1-Hexadecanamine: ACTIVE
Applications
UsesDental caries prophylactic.
Uses1-Hexadecylamine is used for producing resin, senior detergent, anti-caking agent.
General DescriptionA white waxy solid with an ammonia-like odor. Insoluble in water and less dense than water. Hence floats on water. Contact may irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be toxic by ingestion, inhalation or skin absorption. Used to make other chemicals.
Upstream & downstream products
Upstream raw materials
Related reactions
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