15-Methylhentriacontane

  • Identifiers

    Molecular formula
    C32H66

    SMILES
    CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(C)CCCCCCCCCCCCCC

    Safety labels

    Irritant
    Irritant

  • Odor profile

    Fragrance
    Waxy 85.03%
    Fatty 39.58%
    Oily 32.94%
    Odorless 24.91%
    Fishy 17.99%
    Meaty 15.36%
    Savory 13.86%
    Sweet 13.29%
    Burnt 13.07%
    Animal 11.64%

     

    Flavor
    Alkane 57.89%
    Waxy 48.86%
    Bland 27.84%
    Mild 24.12%
    Slightly waxy 20.97%
    Delicate 20.66%
    Incense 19.01%
    Citrus peel 18.89%
    Bay oil 18.59%
    Beer 18.54%

     

    Odor impact est.
    Low

  • Properties

    XLogP3-AA
    17.3

    pKa est.
    9.8 (weak base)

    Molecular weight
    450.9 g/mol

    Vapor pressure est.

    • hPa @ 20°C
    • hPa @ 25°C

    Evaporation rate
    Ultra slow

    Boiling point est.
    511°C

    Flash point

    • 236.84 ˚C est.

  • Synonyms

    • 15-methylhentriacontane
    • 15-methylhentriecontane
    • 15-methyl-hentriacontane
    • 15-methylhentriacon-tane
    • UPXMLPKPQMWALZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
    • LMFA11000291
    • 942-013-2
  • Applications

    15-Methylhentriacontane is a high-molecular-weight, branched alkane that is typically used as a wax-like component in various formulations. In cosmetics and personal care, it acts as a thickener, texture enhancer, and emollient in solid or semi-solid products. In household products, it serves as a wax additive in polishes and finishes to improve gloss, slip, and water resistance. In industrial manufacturing, it can function as a lubricant base or slip agent in plastics and rubber processing, reducing friction during processing. In coatings and inks, it is used as a wax additive to adjust gloss, leveling, and moisture resistance. In polymers and plastics, it can act as a waxy additive to modify crystallinity, improve processability, and serve as a mold-release or processing aid in certain formulations.

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  • Solubility @25˚C

    Solvent Solubility (g/L)
    ethanol 4.67
    methanol 2.4
    isopropanol 7.87
    water 0.01
    ethyl acetate 172.28
    n-propanol 11.64
    acetone 60.3
    n-butanol 20.58
    acetonitrile 9.39
    DMF 61.38
    toluene 104.76
    isobutanol 17.98
    1,4-dioxane 177.94
    methyl acetate 73.79
    THF 543.84
    2-butanone 116.64
    n-pentanol 18.69
    sec-butanol 21.82
    n-hexane 67.3
    ethylene glycol 0.34
    NMP 368.33
    cyclohexane 353.58
    DMSO 84.99
    n-butyl acetate 357.21
    n-octanol 57.49
    chloroform 465.84
    n-propyl acetate 219.99
    acetic acid 15.96
    dichloromethane 420.06
    cyclohexanone 512.93
    propylene glycol 1.47
    isopropyl acetate 245.56
    DMAc 213.92
    2-ethoxyethanol 31.25
    isopentanol 37.28
    n-heptane 199.51
    ethyl formate 42.2
    1,2-dichloroethane 280.55
    n-hexanol 32.07
    2-methoxyethanol 25.86
    isobutyl acetate 211.44
    tetrachloromethane 193.47
    n-pentyl acetate 450.58
    transcutol 357.14
    n-heptanol 48.92
    ethylbenzene 83.13
    MIBK 206.54
    2-propoxyethanol 59.19
    tert-butanol 31.41
    MTBE 164.67
    2-butoxyethanol 94.37
    propionic acid 25.14
    o-xylene 119.99
    formic acid 1.6
    diethyl ether 112.77
    m-xylene 97.48
    p-xylene 126.88
    chlorobenzene 160.75
    dimethyl carbonate 42.98
    n-octane 69.44
    formamide 3.37
    cyclopentanone 466.52
    2-pentanone 161.86
    anisole 144.77
    cyclopentyl methyl ether 484.64
    gamma-butyrolactone 362.0
    1-methoxy-2-propanol 42.26
    pyridine 149.45
    3-pentanone 189.67
    furfural 186.34
    n-dodecane 25.13
    diethylene glycol 11.72
    diisopropyl ether 146.97
    tert-amyl alcohol 61.17
    acetylacetone 247.4
    n-hexadecane 32.78
    acetophenone 182.16
    methyl propionate 119.46
    isopentyl acetate 442.25
    trichloroethylene 496.34
    n-nonanol 73.48
    cyclohexanol 99.61
    benzyl alcohol 37.47
    2-ethylhexanol 98.35
    isooctanol 76.87
    dipropyl ether 493.7
    1,2-dichlorobenzene 235.44
    ethyl lactate 55.89
    propylene carbonate 263.63
    n-methylformamide 12.69
    2-pentanol 30.64
    n-pentane 37.45
    1-propoxy-2-propanol 129.11
    1-methoxy-2-propyl acetate 334.22
    2-(2-methoxypropoxy) propanol 128.29
    mesitylene 109.47
    ε-caprolactone 467.66
    p-cymene 169.59
    epichlorohydrin 346.04
    1,1,1-trichloroethane 570.84
    2-aminoethanol 1.78
    morpholine-4-carbaldehyde 202.78
    sulfolane 669.16
    2,2,4-trimethylpentane 62.18
    2-methyltetrahydrofuran 490.1
    n-hexyl acetate 367.17
    isooctane 37.0
    2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol 140.21
    sec-butyl acetate 277.45
    tert-butyl acetate 481.13
    decalin 130.96
    glycerin 3.24
    diglyme 487.21
    acrylic acid 14.4
    isopropyl myristate 203.2
    n-butyric acid 86.82
    acetyl acetate 153.34
    di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate 82.11
    ethyl propionate 240.56
    nitromethane 45.6
    1,2-diethoxyethane 398.02
    benzonitrile 62.07
    trioctyl phosphate 75.09
    1-bromopropane 231.59
    gamma-valerolactone 436.88
    n-decanol 47.51
    triethyl phosphate 313.55
    4-methyl-2-pentanol 38.85
    propionitrile 21.69
    vinylene carbonate 152.64
    1,1,2-trichlorotrifluoroethane 174.94
    DMS 167.01
    cumene 79.6
    2-octanol 59.83
    2-hexanone 183.86
    octyl acetate 175.42
    limonene 366.69
    1,2-dimethoxyethane 193.01
    ethyl orthosilicate 346.06
    tributyl phosphate 115.77
    diacetone alcohol 188.45
    N,N-dimethylaniline 139.32
    acrylonitrile 16.69
    aniline 59.9
    1,3-propanediol 6.68
    bromobenzene 256.48
    dibromomethane 303.99
    1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane 573.18
    2-methyl-cyclohexyl acetate 441.72
    tetrabutyl urea 180.71
    diisobutyl methanol 141.05
    2-phenylethanol 51.03
    styrene 86.99
    dioctyl adipate 265.83
    dimethyl sulfate 122.32
    ethyl butyrate 545.47
    methyl lactate 31.75
    butyl lactate 173.43
    diethyl carbonate 279.78
    propanediol butyl ether 45.87
    triethyl orthoformate 552.69
    p-tert-butyltoluene 170.1
    methyl 4-tert-butylbenzoate 304.67
    morpholine 175.75
    tert-butylamine 32.15
    n-dodecanol 35.87
    dimethoxymethane 82.87
    ethylene carbonate 165.87
    cyrene 128.96
    2-ethoxyethyl acetate 348.32
    2-ethylhexyl acetate 469.73
    1,2,4-trichlorobenzene 274.31
    4-methylpyridine 163.96
    dibutyl ether 436.9
    2,6-dimethyl-4-heptanol 141.05
    DEF 230.27
    dimethyl isosorbide 468.39
    tetrachloroethylene 332.28
    eugenol 127.19
    triacetin 358.43
    span 80 123.77
    1,4-butanediol 2.91
    1,1-dichloroethane 246.64
    2-methyl-1-pentanol 38.72
    methyl formate 13.94
    2-methyl-1-butanol 35.42
    n-decane 69.28
    butyronitrile 38.41
    3,7-dimethyl-1-octanol 108.36
    1-chlorooctane 192.19
    1-chlorotetradecane 60.63
    n-nonane 71.53
    undecane 38.3
    tert-butylcyclohexane 96.36
    cyclooctane 148.15
    cyclopentanol 81.16
    tetrahydropyran 387.82
    tert-amyl methyl ether 237.47
    2,5,8-trioxanonane 261.26
    1-hexene 79.14
    2-isopropoxyethanol 44.8
    2,2,2-trifluoroethanol 11.88
    methyl butyrate 278.77

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Recommendation
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Maximum acceptable concentrations in the finished product (%)
Category 1
Products applied to the lips
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Rinse-off products applied to the hair with some hand contact
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Category 2
Products applied to the axillae
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Leave-on products applied to the hair with some hand contact
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Category 3
Products applied to the face/body using fingertips
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Products with significant anogenital exposure
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Category 4
Products related to fine fragrance
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Products with body and hand exposure, primarily rinse off
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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
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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
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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
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Products not intended for direct skin contact, minimal or insignificant transfer to skin
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