13-Methylnonacosane

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  • Identifiers

    CAS number
    7371-98-4

    Molecular formula
    C30H62

    SMILES
    CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(C)CCCCCCCCCCCC

  • Odor profile

    Fragrance
    Waxy 84.74%
    Fatty 39.29%
    Oily 33.24%
    Odorless 24.63%
    Fishy 18.1%
    Meaty 15.63%
    Savory 14.01%
    Sweet 13.99%
    Burnt 13.32%
    Gassy 11.89%

     

    Flavor
    Alkane 58.37%
    Waxy 48.82%
    Bland 27.64%
    Mild 24.18%
    Slightly waxy 21.09%
    Delicate 20.85%
    Incense 19.19%
    Citrus peel 19.07%
    Bay oil 18.73%
    Beer 18.68%

     

    Odor impact est.
    Low

  • Properties

    XLogP3-AA
    16.2

    pKa est.
    9.44 (weak base)

    Molecular weight
    422.8 g/mol

    Vapor pressure est.

    • hPa @ 20°C
    • hPa @ 25°C

    Evaporation rate
    Ultra slow

    Boiling point est.
    481°C

    Flash point

    • 222.37 ˚C est.

  • Synonyms

    • 13-Methylnonacosane
    • 17-methyl-nonacosane
    • Nonacosane, 13-methyl
    • 7371-98-4
    • DTXSID10334969
    • DTXCID90286058
    • LMFA11000264

  • Applications

    13-Methylnonacosane is a long-chain, branched alkane used as a waxy hydrocarbon in a range of formulations. In cosmetics and personal care, it may serve as an emollient and texture modifier, contributing slip and stability to creams and balms. In polymers and plastics, it can function as a processing aid and slip agent to improve processability and surface characteristics when blended with other polymers. In coatings and inks, it may be employed as a paraffin-like wax additive to adjust gloss, hardness and abrasion resistance. In industrial manufacturing, it may be present as a component of paraffin-based lubricants or as a non-polar diluent in lubricant systems. In household products such as waxes and surface polishes, it may help provide gloss and protective properties. Use and limits depend on local regulations and formulation specifics.

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  • Solubility @25˚C

    Solvent Solubility (g/L)
    ethanol 5.85
    methanol 2.89
    isopropanol 10.2
    water 0.01
    ethyl acetate 206.61
    n-propanol 14.42
    acetone 74.16
    n-butanol 26.14
    acetonitrile 11.64
    DMF 71.93
    toluene 123.31
    isobutanol 22.44
    1,4-dioxane 212.43
    methyl acetate 87.39
    THF 644.28
    2-butanone 139.15
    n-pentanol 23.09
    sec-butanol 27.53
    n-hexane 85.34
    ethylene glycol 0.39
    NMP 405.61
    cyclohexane 456.84
    DMSO 99.95
    n-butyl acetate 435.44
    n-octanol 69.19
    chloroform 530.27
    n-propyl acetate 266.48
    acetic acid 18.36
    dichloromethane 482.19
    cyclohexanone 601.0
    propylene glycol 1.74
    isopropyl acetate 295.88
    DMAc 240.63
    2-ethoxyethanol 37.41
    isopentanol 47.38
    n-heptane 258.76
    ethyl formate 50.05
    1,2-dichloroethane 333.63
    n-hexanol 40.87
    2-methoxyethanol 30.9
    isobutyl acetate 255.81
    tetrachloromethane 228.12
    n-pentyl acetate 527.74
    transcutol 419.92
    n-heptanol 59.37
    ethylbenzene 100.2
    MIBK 248.91
    2-propoxyethanol 71.72
    tert-butanol 40.99
    MTBE 204.55
    2-butoxyethanol 110.6
    propionic acid 29.35
    o-xylene 140.03
    formic acid 1.73
    diethyl ether 143.76
    m-xylene 115.28
    p-xylene 151.28
    chlorobenzene 185.75
    dimethyl carbonate 48.04
    n-octane 86.45
    formamide 3.74
    cyclopentanone 539.61
    2-pentanone 196.54
    anisole 170.66
    cyclopentyl methyl ether 576.41
    gamma-butyrolactone 409.39
    1-methoxy-2-propanol 50.89
    pyridine 174.21
    3-pentanone 224.7
    furfural 209.43
    n-dodecane 30.66
    diethylene glycol 14.0
    diisopropyl ether 183.28
    tert-amyl alcohol 76.16
    acetylacetone 288.33
    n-hexadecane 39.91
    acetophenone 211.38
    methyl propionate 139.36
    isopentyl acetate 533.48
    trichloroethylene 564.11
    n-nonanol 87.81
    cyclohexanol 123.16
    benzyl alcohol 44.55
    2-ethylhexanol 123.13
    isooctanol 92.63
    dipropyl ether 615.79
    1,2-dichlorobenzene 267.89
    ethyl lactate 65.47
    propylene carbonate 297.72
    n-methylformamide 14.53
    2-pentanol 39.32
    n-pentane 48.52
    1-propoxy-2-propanol 157.56
    1-methoxy-2-propyl acetate 392.75
    2-(2-methoxypropoxy) propanol 149.23
    mesitylene 129.67
    ε-caprolactone 535.51
    p-cymene 202.88
    epichlorohydrin 395.24
    1,1,1-trichloroethane 667.03
    2-aminoethanol 2.09
    morpholine-4-carbaldehyde 230.98
    sulfolane 740.95
    2,2,4-trimethylpentane 74.93
    2-methyltetrahydrofuran 583.01
    n-hexyl acetate 431.37
    isooctane 46.25
    2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol 163.45
    sec-butyl acetate 333.41
    tert-butyl acetate 569.95
    decalin 158.95
    glycerin 3.77
    diglyme 565.31
    acrylic acid 16.39
    isopropyl myristate 242.98
    n-butyric acid 102.96
    acetyl acetate 176.74
    di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate 95.11
    ethyl propionate 285.53
    nitromethane 52.25
    1,2-diethoxyethane 477.06
    benzonitrile 73.95
    trioctyl phosphate 88.9
    1-bromopropane 282.32
    gamma-valerolactone 493.34
    n-decanol 57.6
    triethyl phosphate 362.11
    4-methyl-2-pentanol 49.22
    propionitrile 26.92
    vinylene carbonate 169.92
    1,1,2-trichlorotrifluoroethane 195.25
    DMS 189.84
    cumene 94.76
    2-octanol 72.17
    2-hexanone 223.58
    octyl acetate 209.92
    limonene 441.43
    1,2-dimethoxyethane 234.01
    ethyl orthosilicate 401.3
    tributyl phosphate 134.7
    diacetone alcohol 224.72
    N,N-dimethylaniline 162.41
    acrylonitrile 20.22
    aniline 71.2
    1,3-propanediol 8.08
    bromobenzene 293.26
    dibromomethane 354.92
    1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane 657.14
    2-methyl-cyclohexyl acetate 516.08
    tetrabutyl urea 210.3
    diisobutyl methanol 175.43
    2-phenylethanol 61.2
    styrene 104.32
    dioctyl adipate 310.62
    dimethyl sulfate 132.58
    ethyl butyrate 654.56
    methyl lactate 36.05
    butyl lactate 200.24
    diethyl carbonate 331.96
    propanediol butyl ether 53.33
    triethyl orthoformate 651.03
    p-tert-butyltoluene 202.09
    methyl 4-tert-butylbenzoate 342.99
    morpholine 211.32
    tert-butylamine 42.07
    n-dodecanol 43.99
    dimethoxymethane 97.58
    ethylene carbonate 187.74
    cyrene 144.76
    2-ethoxyethyl acetate 401.5
    2-ethylhexyl acetate 558.85
    1,2,4-trichlorobenzene 307.56
    4-methylpyridine 193.15
    dibutyl ether 529.44
    2,6-dimethyl-4-heptanol 175.43
    DEF 270.89
    dimethyl isosorbide 526.01
    tetrachloroethylene 383.07
    eugenol 144.13
    triacetin 409.27
    span 80 144.05
    1,4-butanediol 3.48
    1,1-dichloroethane 295.31
    2-methyl-1-pentanol 47.55
    methyl formate 15.72
    2-methyl-1-butanol 43.92
    n-decane 84.16
    butyronitrile 48.39
    3,7-dimethyl-1-octanol 131.34
    1-chlorooctane 230.92
    1-chlorotetradecane 73.01
    n-nonane 87.56
    undecane 46.37
    tert-butylcyclohexane 116.81
    cyclooctane 184.25
    cyclopentanol 98.68
    tetrahydropyran 470.26
    tert-amyl methyl ether 285.1
    2,5,8-trioxanonane 301.6
    1-hexene 99.82
    2-isopropoxyethanol 53.86
    2,2,2-trifluoroethanol 13.16
    methyl butyrate 333.09

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IFRA standard 51

Recommendation
No restriction
Maximum acceptable concentrations in the finished product (%)
Category 1
Products applied to the lips
 No restriction Category 7A
Rinse-off products applied to the hair with some hand contact
 No restriction
Category 2
Products applied to the axillae
 No restriction Category 7B
Leave-on products applied to the hair with some hand contact
 No restriction
Category 3
Products applied to the face/body using fingertips
 No restriction Category 8
Products with significant anogenital exposure
 No restriction
Category 4
Products related to fine fragrance
 No restriction Category 9
Products with body and hand exposure, primarily rinse off
 No restriction
Category 5A
Body lotion products applied to the body using the hands (palms), primarily leave on
 No restriction Category 10A
Household care products with mostly hand contact
 No restriction
Category 5B
Face moisturizer products applied to the face using the hands (palms), primarily leave on
 No restriction Category 10B
Household care products with mostly hand contact, including aerosol/spray products (with potential leave-on skin contact)
 No restriction
Category 5C
Hand cream products applied to the hands using the hands (palms), primarily leave on
 No restriction Category 11A
Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate without UV exposure
 No restriction
Category 5D
Baby Creams, baby Oils and baby talc
 No restriction Category 11B
Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate with potential UV exposure
 No restriction
Category 6
Products with oral and lip exposure
 No restriction Category 12
Products not intended for direct skin contact, minimal or insignificant transfer to skin
 No restriction